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Latest news on England women's football team (Lionesses): build-up to Euro 2025 group stage matches against France, Wales and Netherlands in Switzerland this July.
The England women's national football team, nicknamed the Lionesses, has emerged as one of the world's leading forces in women's football. Under the management of Sarina Wiegman since 2021, the team has achieved unprecedented success, including winning their first major trophy at UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and reaching the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final. Currently ranked 4th in the FIFA world rankings as of December 2024, the team regularly plays their home matches at various venues across England, including Wembley Stadium for major fixtures.
The defending European champions will begin their Euro 2025 title defence against France on 5 July in Zurich, followed by matches against the Netherlands and Wales. The team maintains a strong core of experienced players including captain Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, and Mary Earps, complemented by emerging talents such as Lauren James and Alessia Russo. Their tactical evolution under Wiegman has established them as one of the tournament favorites.
The Lionesses' success has sparked unprecedented interest in women's football across England, with record-breaking attendance figures and growing grassroots participation. The team's Euro 2022 victory at Wembley Stadium, watched by 87,192 fans – a record for any European Championship match, men's or women's – has become a watershed moment for the sport. Their achievements have led to increased investment in women's football infrastructure, including improved facilities and development programmes throughout the country.
The team's journey to prominence began in 1972, but it was the FA's takeover of women's football in 1993 that marked the start of professional development. The Lionesses have since qualified for six World Cups, reaching the semi-finals in 2015 and 2019 before their historic runner-up finish in 2023. Their European success includes one championship (2022) and two runner-up finishes (1984 and 2009), establishing England as a consistent force in international women's football.
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