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Clara Mateo was involved in three goals as France closed in on the Women’s European Championship quarterfinal places with a 4-1 win over Wales.
France are on course to qualify to the next round, whereas England bounce back against an always tricky Dutch side. Here's everything you need to know about Euro 2025 action.
England had their backs against the wall ahead of their clash with the Netherlands, but they delivered a performance of quality and determination, shredding the Dutch 4-0. Now a win over Wales would guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals, and the Welsh have understandably found the leap to this kind of level a step too far.
World champions Spain have received all the plaudits after storming their way through Group B at the Women's Euros, but France have impressed too and confidence that they can go all the way should be even higher when they face the Netherlands in Basel.
France produced a dominant display to thrash Wales 4-1 and go top of Group D at Euro 2025 on Wednesday, outclassing their opponents who scored their first goal at a major championship.
BBC Sport looks at who the Lionesses could play in the Euro 2025 knockouts, with Germany or Sweden possible quarter-final opponents.
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 showdown between France and Wales in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland is scheduled for July 9 at 3 p.m. ET. Which side will prevail? Our prediction can be found below. In UEFA Women's Euro (one match), Delphine Cascarino has collected one assist (seventh in the 2025 UEFA Euro) for France without scoring a goal.
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Wales all but out of Euro 2025 after defeat to FranceWales’ hopes of reaching Euro 2025 are hanging by a thread after a 4–1 defeat to France in St Gallen.Clara Matéo opened the scoring early on, volleying in after a flurry of French corners, but
The marquee matchup, which France won 2-1, drew 690,000 viewers, a 329% spike from the previous group stage average.
The defending champions begin their Euro 2025 campaign against fellow-heavyweights France in a blockbuster Group D clash. Both sides' lead-up to the tournament has been far from smooth. England were rocked by the double-blow of Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's decision to pull out of selection.