Women's football

Grouped with France, the Netherlands and Wales, things won't be easy for the European champions, but there are many reasons to believe

Sarina Wiegman has refused to confirm if Lauren James will feature from the start of England's Euro 2025 opener against France on Saturday.

Sarina Wiegman declared that England are "prepared" for Euro 2025 and will give their all "to defend" the title. Speaking ahead of their much-anticipated opening match against France, the Dutch tactician made it clear that the Lionesses are focused, well-drilled, and determined to retain the European crown they won in 2022.

The USWNT were never threatened against Ireland and Canada, outscoring opponents by combined 11-0 in three matches

Sarina Wiegman has big decisions to make as the European champions' title defence begins in Zurich on Saturday

Off-pitch matters are taking centre stage once again for Les Bleues, who are still trying to win a major tournament for the first time

Andree Jeglertz will become Manchester City Women's head coach following Euro 2025.

The two-time Champions League winner considered retirement after heartbreak in World Cup qualifying, but will make her major tournament debut at 38

Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's withdrawal has increased scrutiny on the Dutch coach, who is bidding for a third European title in a row

Ada Hegerberg scored a vital equaliser as Norway edged hosts Switzerland 2-1 on the opening night of Euro 2025, with the match decided by an own goal.

Finland capitalised on an Iceland red card as Katariina Kosola's fine strike delivered a 1-0 victory in the Euro 2025 curtain-raiser.

Chelsea have confirmed that two-time Champions League winner Ellie Carpenter has joined the club from Lyon on a four-year contract.

Lionesses star Chloe Kelly has signed for Arsenal permanently after a successful loan spell with the Gunners that ended in Champions League glory.

Pia Sundhage has put immense trust in the 18-year-old as the home nation aim to go beyond the group stage for the first time

The Chelsea shot-stopper will make her major tournament debut on Saturday against France, having risen to the fore and won Sarina Wiegman's trust

After her devastating injury on the eve of Euro 2022, the Barcelona superstar comes into this summer as perhaps the best player in the world right now

GOAL looks at the biggest keys as the USWNT take on Canada, with Hayes expected to fortify lineup in third friendly of the week

Aitana Bonmati has reportedly linked up with Spain's Euro 2025 squad after being treated for viral meningitis.

After reaching the final of this tournament in 2013, the Scandinavian nation have endured over a decade of underperformance on the biggest stage

Alexia Putellas has a historic Ballon d’Or Feminin win in her sights, with the Barcelona and Spain superstar preparing for a Euro 2025 challenge.

There was arguably no more impressive shot-stopper on the continent in 2024-25 than the 21-year-old, who had an award-winning season in Serie A

Not since the European Championship in 2022 - where Alessia Russo, Ella Toone and Kelly shone - has the team had a consistently impactful bench

It's been a difficult year for the Juventus winger but, after lots of doubt, she will play at a home major tournament this summer

Lauren James made a dazzling return to action in England’s emphatic 7-0 win over Jamaica, instantly showing her “Ballon d’Or” quality just days before Euro 2025. The Chelsea star, back from a hamstring injury, delivered a moment of brilliance with a sublime assist, prompting praise from Karen Carney, who compared her to Lionesses legend Kelly Smith.

After the likes of Ella Toone, Chloe Kelly and Alex Popp took Euro 2022 by storm, who could follow in their footsteps at the tournament in Switzerland?

The Chelsea star played her first game in almost three months in one of many positives for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of their European title defence

Alisha Lehmann has revealed how she has kept her Switzerland team-mates motivated as they prepare to host Euro 2025.

Alisha Lehmann has opened up on the criticism that the Switzerland women's team received after they went down 7-1 against FC Luzern’s Under-15 boys team in a warm-up game last week. The Swiss women's team are preparing for the 2025 European Championship as hosts. They will be aiming to put the heavy friendly defeat behind them quickly with a view to making it through to the tournament knockout stages.

Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for viral meningitis, casting doubt over her Euro 2025 involvement. The midfielder is recovering at home and could still rejoin Spain’s squad later in the tournament, depending on her progress and a final decision by the Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol (RFEF).