By BBC (Sports) | Created at 2024-12-16 22:18:27 | Updated at 2024-12-17 00:41:02
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England beat Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2022 final after extra time at Wembley
England will defend their title at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, and Sarina Wiegman's team have been drawn in the same group as debutants Wales.
Here is everything you need to know about next summer's tournament.
Who else is in Group D with England and Wales?
England and Wales have been drawn alongside France and the Netherlands, who are both established major forces in the women's game.
The Dutch won the European title on home soil in 2017, when Wiegman was their coach.
The Lionesses' opening match will be against France on 5 July with Wales facing the Netherlands on the same day.
England and Wales play each other in their final group match on 13 July.
England are ranked fourth in the world making them the highest-ranked side in Group D - with the Netherlands 10th, France 11th and Wales 30th.
How many teams are at Euro 2025?
There are 16 teams at Euro 2025, who begin the tournament in four groups of four.
The top two teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals.
Euro 2025 group draw in full
Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland.
Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy.
Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden.
Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands.
How to follow Euro 2025 on the BBC
Every match of the tournament, which begins on 2 July, will be shown in the UK on either the BBC or ITV, with the final on 27 July available on both channels.
Alongside live TV coverage and highlights across the BBC and iPlayer, radio commentary will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra.
Euro 2025 match dates
Group stage matchday one: 2-5 July
Group stage matchday two: 6-9 July
Group stage matchday three: 10-13 July
Quarter-finals: 16-19 July
Semi-finals: 22-23 July
Final: 27 July
Why is Switzerland hosting Euro 2025?
In April 2023, Uefa revealed that the 2025 tournament would be hosted by Switzerland, which fended off competition from Poland, France and a joint bid from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
This will be the first time that Switzerland has organised a major women's sporting event of this scale. Matches will be played across eight stadiums across the country, including St Jakob-Park in Basel, Stade de Geneve in Geneva and Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.
When do Euro 2025 tickets go on sale?
Euro 2025 tickets have been on sale since 1 October 2024, when over 250,000 tickets were made available for the 31 matches in the tournament.
Around 120,000 additional tickets were put on sale following the tournament draw.
