Sarina Wiegman, the head coach of the England women’s national team, is gearing up for a challenging start to the Women’s Euro 2025. CHEVY CHASE, Md. — The 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup begins in Switzerland on July 2. England’s first match in the tournament will be against old rivals France on July 5th. While Wiegman is set on guiding her side to defend their title. They hope to defend their European Championship title, despite the squad beginning the long process of transition.
Their opponents The Lionesses are placed in a rarefied and tough pool against European champions France, the Netherlands and perennial rivals Wales. Exclusivity Excitement continues to build as England prepare for their second successive match Envland’s second match, against the Netherlands on 9 July. They will meet Wales in their last group game, on July 13.
Tournament Overview
The upcoming Women’s Euro 2025 should be an incredible display of skill and artistry, with the top talent on the continent going head-to-head. Along with England, the other big names still left in are Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Sweden. The tournament begins with two matches: Iceland versus Finland and Switzerland versus Norway, both set to take place on July 2.
After the group stage games, it will be on to the quarterfinals from July 16–19. The semifinals will take place on July 22 and 23, leading to the final match on July 27 in Basel. This regimented design injects a high-pressure competition that makes each team race for prestigious national acclaim.
Wiegman’s Insight and Strategy
Wiegman recognizes the challenges ahead. In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News from the Lionesses’ team base in Zurich, she shared her insights regarding the upcoming match against France.
“Every first game is a hard one as you get so excited before but it’s the same for our opponents.” – Sarina Wiegman
She said there’s a real need to know their strengths—but most importantly, their weaknesses. Wiegman stated:
“We know their strengths but also think they have some weaknesses and will try to exploit them.”
The effort to shift is a strategic move, emphasizing her faith in the team’s strategic readiness and adaptability.
Transitioning Team Dynamics
Wiegman admitted that the England side has been in a transition period over the past two years. This shift will create new challenges and benefits to both as they start down this exciting tournament path.
“It feels like a new challenge. We’re going into a tournament and that’s a new situation anyway but the team has been in transition over the last year or two.” – Sarina Wiegman
Despite these changes, Wiegman’s focus remains steadfast: to reclaim the European Championship title. She added that although England has ambitious and specific goals, they don’t have to go through the process by themselves.
“We’re here and want one thing but there are more countries that want that.” – Sarina Wiegman
Members of the England team and staff prepare as England set to face France in their opening match. Plus, they’ll have to contend with a deep France squad that boasts defensive stars like Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Kadidiatou Diani, and Sandy Baltimore, as some of the most terrifying talents in women’s football.
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