The draw for the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 took place on Monday with the participation of its holders England face to face France in group D and the winners of the World Cup Spain encounter Italy in group B
England will also play the 2017 winners Netherlands and tournament debutants Wales in a tough draw for the reigning champions, while Spain and Italy will feature in the group Belgium AND Portugal.
England coach Sarina Wiegman led the Netherlands to the trophy in 2017 and then guided the Lionesses to triumph in 2022. Meanwhile, Montse Tome is hopeful that Spain will manage to win the only major title that has not yet been won by the country’s men’s and women’s national teams.
Eight-time winner of the European Women’s Championship Germany they were held against Denmark in group C and Sweden and other newcomers to Euro 2025 Poland.
Heavenly hosts Switzerland will play Iceland, Norway AND Finland in Group A. The Swiss women open the tournament on July 2 against Norway, whom they also faced at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, where they drew 0-0 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Draw in full:
Group A: Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Finland
Group B: Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal.
Group C: Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Poland.
Group D: France, England, Netherlands, Wales.
