This summer, the Lionesses go into the UEFA Women’s EURO with a legacy to defend.
In Switzerland (2–27 July), they’ll be looking to recreate their epic 2022 victory, which catapulted them into the spotlight and most importantly, kickstarted a women and girls’ football revolution in England.
2025 also marks the first time Wales have reached a major women’s football tournament, with player Jess Fishlock describing it as “the proudest moment of her life”.
In this article, you can meet the squad, check out the fixtures and results, and learn why it all matters.
Meet the England Squad for the 2025 Euros
Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride)
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC) Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Jess Park (Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)
Forwards: Michelle Agyemang (Brighton & Hove Albion, loan from Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal, loan from Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
Notable changes: Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have recently retired from international football, both leaving behind an incredible legacies. Millie Bright has chosen to withdraw from the Euros 2025 selection citing injury and fatigue, and so she can be in a better place for next season. Seven players will make their major tournament debuts.
Meet the Welsh squad, who are making their major international tournament debut.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 fixtures
Group Matches
July 2
Group A: Iceland vs Finland (5pm, ITV)
Group A: Switzerland vs Norway (8pm, BBC)
July 3
Group B: Belgium vs Italy (5pm, BBC)
Group B: Spain vs Portugal (8pm, ITV)
July 4
Group C: Denmark v Sweden (5pm, ITV)
Group C: Germany vs Poland (8pm, ITV)
July 5
Group D: Wales vs Netherlands (5pm, BBC)
Group D: France vs England (8pm, ITV)
July 6
Group A: Norway vs Finland (5pm, BBC)
Group A: Switzerland vs Iceland (8pm, ITV)
July 7
Group B: Spain vs Belgium (5pm, ITV)
Group B: Portugal vs Italy (8pm, ITV)
July 8
Group C: Germany vs Denmark (5pm, BBC)
Group C: Poland vs Sweden (8pm, BBC)
July 9
Group D: England vs Netherlands (5pm, BBC)
Group D: France vs Wales (8pm, ITV)
July 10
Group A: Finland vs Switzerland (8pm, BBC)
Group A: Norway vs Iceland (8pm, BBC)
July 11
Group B: Italy vs Spain (8pm, BBC)
Group B: Portugal vs Belgium (8pm, BBC)
July 12
Group C: Sweden vs Germany (8pm, ITV)
Group C: Poland vs Denmark (8pm, ITV)
July 13
Group D: Netherlands vs France (8pm, ITV)
Group D: England vs Wales (8pm, ITV)
Knockout Rounds
- Quarter-final 1: Norway vs Runner Up Group B, 16th July (8pm)
- Quarter-final 2: Winner Group C vs Runner Up Group D, 17th July (8pm)
- Quarter-final 3: Winner Group B vs Switzerland, 18th July (8pm)
- Quarter-final 4: Winner Group D vs Runner Up Group C, 19th July (8pm)
- Semi-final 1: W26 vs W25, 22nd July (8pm)
- Semi-final 2: W28 vs W27, 23rd July (8pm)
- Final: Sun 27 July (17:00 BST)
Where to watch the 2025 Euros
Every Women’s Euro 2025 match will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK, with coverage split between BBC and ITV. Find out more.
In 2022, more than 17 million people tuned in to champion the Lionesses in their final against Germany. Can we break that record in 2025?
Results
Group A
| Country |
Points |
| Norway |
6 |
| Switzerland |
4 |
| Finland |
4 |
| Iceland |
0 |
Group B
| Country |
Points |
| Spain |
6 |
| Italy |
4 |
| Portugal |
1 |
| Belgium |
0 |
Group C
| Country |
Points |
| Germany |
6 |
| Sweden |
6 |
| Denmark |
0 |
| Poland |
0 |
Group D
| Country |
Points |
| France |
6 |
| Netherlands |
3 |
| England |
3 |
| Wales |
0 |
More than a Moment: Why it matters
The number of women and girls’ football teams in England have doubled in the last seven years, and 59% of girls felt inspired to play more sport as a result of the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup. This grassroots revolution has been coined the ‘Lioness Effect’, with women and girls around the country finally knowing they too belong in sport.
But we’re not done yet. Still in 2025…
- Only 45% of girls in England are active today
- 24% fewer girls than boys play team sport
The gender play gap isn’t about a lack of ambition, it’s about a lack of opportunity. That’s why we’re asking you to join us in making this summer #MoreThanAMoment – demanding the change girls need on the ground: more teams, more female coaches, and equal access to sport in every community.
Because this summer must be more than a moment — it must be the start of a grassroots revolution.
