Who will succeed England? This is the question that everyone is asking before the launch of the female Euro 2025 this Wednesday. The other question is whether success will also be there in the stands. Because the last edition, won in 2022 by England at home in Wembley, was a success at this level. Indeed, “574,865 fans attended the 31 games, more than double the previous record”recalls UEFA on its official website. The final had notably brought together 87,192 spectators. Switzerland, which is organizing this tournament from July 2 to 27 in eight cities (Basel, Berne, Geneva, Zürich, Saint-Gall, Lucerne, Sion and Thoune); Account to do even better. For this, the host country has put the odds on its side by practicing attractive prices.
UEFA specifies that places, including free train trip to Switzerland for all holders of the precious sesame, were available from 25 CHF, or around € 26.7. There should therefore be a lot of people in the stands to attend the tournament that starts this Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Arena Thun on Wednesday with an meeting opposing Iceland to Finland in group A. At 9 p.m., the host country will go on stage against Norway at Parc Saint-Jacques de Basel. A speaker that will also welcome the final at the end of the month. But we are not there. There is a long way to go for the sixteen best nations of the old continent, which are currently on the starting line and intend to win this competition.
England wants to keep its crown
They are divided into 4 groups of 16 teams. In addition to the group A of which we have just given you the composition, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Italy will cross iron in group B. Group C, it will bring together Germany, Poland, Denmark and Sweden. Finally, we will find Wales, the Netherlands, England and … France in Pool D. All the European gratin is therefore there. But several nations already promise to be the favorites of the event. Title, the Englishwoman wish to be the second nation after Germany to maintain its European title. Finalist of the last Women's World Cup, the Lionesses hope to continue on the path of success in Switzerland.
But they will present themselves without a few executives, including Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Fran Kirby. But the selector, Sarina Wiegman, who was at the head of the team during the previous coronation, plans to rely on young players, in particular the arsenal finger Alessia Russo (22 goals in 50 selections). Less sure of its forces, England will still remain a formidable competitor. Among the strong heads of the competition, we will also find Germany. Finalists of the latest edition, our neighbors from across the Rhine have already won this trophy 8 times, including 6 consecutive between 1995 and 2013. Ready to take revenge, the Germans of Christian Würck, bronze medalists during the Paris 2024 Olympics; will have a say.
Favorites, outsiders and potential surprises
The Spaniards too. World champion in 2023, they were crowned in the Nations League in 2024 while reaching the 1/2 finals of the Paris Olympics. Worn by Alexia Potellas, Esther Gonzalez or Aitana Bonmati, who recalls meningitis, the Montserrat Tomé team presents himself with the favorite costume. Very strong offensively, Spain will, however, have to be more solid behind if it wants to win this trophy which escapes it. France, which will play near her house, will also have its chances. Laurent Bonadei's tricolor selection will present itself without three historic frameworks, namely Wendie Renard, Eugénie Le Sommer and Kenza Dali. But the rejuvenated team wants to show what she has in her stomach, under the leadership of the manager Marie-Antoinette Katoto. It remains on a series of 6 successes during the group stage of the League of Nations.
It will also be necessary to be wary of Sweden, Norway as well as Denmark, which can be tough nations, or from countries that go up like Belgium or Portugal. Others, will try to find their best level like the Netherlands and Italy or will discover the tournament like Poland and the Wales, for their great first. Finally, Finland or Switzerland, the host country, will try to appear well. But recently, the Helvetians bowed against a male U15 team during the preparation. What the Swiss Federation had tried to hide. Anyway, the 16 nations are ready to do battle and offer us a beautiful show during this month of July. Go to the 27th of the month to find out the names of the new queens of Europe.
Groups of the Women's Euro 2025:
Group A: Switzerland (host country), Norway, Iceland, Finland
Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy
Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden
Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands
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