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Women's Euro 2025 Set to Begin as England Navigate Squad Overhaul and Spain Eye Title

England prepare for the European Championship without several title-winning veterans after recent retirements.

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Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - League A - England v Portugal - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 30, 2025 England's Michelle Agyemang during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo
Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - League A - Belgium v England - Den Dreef, Leuven, Belgium - April 8, 2025 Belgium players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Overview

  • Spain start the competition as 2/1 favourites after securing world and Nations League titles, with Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati at the forefront.
  • England's first tournament squad under Sarina Wiegman features seven newcomers and sees Hannah Hampton promoted to number one goalkeeper following the retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby.
  • Defending champions England have been drawn in Group D with France, the Netherlands and Wales, who make their major-tournament debut as the lowest-ranked side.
  • Hosts Switzerland open their campaign against Norway in Group A, led by captain Lia Walti and boosted by teenager Sydney Schertenleib as a potential breakout star.
  • The 16-team tournament spans eight Swiss cities and carries a record €41 million prize pool, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals.