After three years of waiting, Euro 2025 kicks off in Switzerland as holders England go in search of a second European crown and Wales make their major tournament debuts.
The action continues on Thursday with Group B, as world champions Spain take on Portugal in their opening match. Spain will hope to be able to call upon star Aitana Bonmati, who was taken to hospital last week for treatment for viral meningitis. Before then, Italy play Belgium looking to get off to a winning start and perhaps even compete with Spain for group winners.
Sarina Wiegman’s side are defending champions having lifted the trophy on home soil with a memorable victory over Germany in the Euro 2022 final, as the Lionesses take on debutants Wales, France and the Netherlands in a blockbuster Group D.
England get their campaign underway on Saturday evening against France in Zurich, after Wales make their long-awaited tournament debut against former champions Netherlands.
