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England Must Defeat Netherlands to Avoid Group-Stage Elimination

Sarina Wiegman has acknowledged tactical weaknesses in England’s play after their opening loss to France.

Overview

  • A defeat for England combined with a France victory over Wales would see the reigning champions exit at the group stage.
  • England opened Group C with a 1–2 loss to France and head into today’s match without a point.
  • Coach Sarina Wiegman has pointed to tactical flaws that she aims to correct before tonight’s match.
  • The Netherlands top the group after a 3–0 win over Wales in which Vivianne Miedema scored one of the goals.
  • Tonight’s 18:00 kickoff in Zurich features a rare personal subplot as Miedema and her partner Beth Mead line up on opposite sides.