Defending champions England and debutants Wales are drawn in the same group, alongside France and the Netherlands, for Euro 2025.
Defending champions England and debutants Wales have been drawn in the same group for Euro 2025 in Switzerland, with France and the Netherlands joining them.
The Lionesses were in pot two for the draw so were always going to face either hosts Switzerland or one of the other top teams. They avoided being in the same group as 2023 World Cup winners Spain or eight-time Euros winners Germany but still face a tough assignment before the knockout stage.Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are ranked fourth in the world, Wales are 30th, the Netherlands are 10th and France are 11th.
The draw means Wiegman must face her native Netherlands, who she led to victory at Euro 2017 and a runner-up finish at the 2019 World Cup.England booked their place by finishing as runners-up in their qualification group, behind France.Prize money has more than doubled for the tournament, with the total pot now standing at £34m , a 156% increase from Euro 2022.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Women's Euro 2025 draw: England & Wales to find out opponentsWatch BBC Two coverage and follow live text as the Women’s Euro 2025 draw in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Read more »
Euro 2025 draw as Lionesses and Wales learn group stage opponentsSarina Wiegman's England will travel to Switzerland next July to defend their European Championship crown
Read more »
Full list of bank holidays for 2025 and 2026 for England and WalesThere could be an extra one in 2025
Read more »
Euro 2025 play-offs: Inspiration Jess Fishlock fit for Wales-Republic of Ireland finalRhian Wilkinson says Jess Fishlock should be an inspiration for her Wales team-mates after declaring her fully fit for Wales' Euro 2025 play-off final against the Republic of Ireland.
Read more »
Sophie Ingle: Wales midfielder eager to recover to be part of Euro 2025 adventureSophie Ingle says Wales' 'incredible' feat in qualifying for a major championship for the first time in the history of the women's team is the best spur she could have wished for in her recovery from a serious knee injury.
Read more »
Ward Celebrates Wales Women's Breakthrough in Euro 2025 QualificationFormer Wales striker Helen Ward praises the national women's team's historic qualification for Euro 2025, comparing it to the men's team's impact in 2016. Ward believes this achievement will significantly boost women's football in the country.
Read more »