England and Wales drawn in same Euro 2025 group

The group stage draw has been made for the biggest women's tournament in European football.

Euro 2025 will see teams from across the continent battling it out to be crowned champions of Europe.

There will be two home nations represented at the tournament - after England and Wales both qualified for next summer's competition in Switzerland.

But who will they face and what can we expect?

Here's everything you need to know about Euro 2025...

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Which groups are England and Wales in and when are they playing?

The Lionesses face France in their opening match on 5 July in Zürich

Defending champions England booked their place at Euro 2025 by finishing runners-up in their qualification group.

Wales made history earlier this month by beating the Republic of Ireland in their play-off final match to reach their first major women's tournament.

Both teams have been drawn in Group D alongside France and the Netherlands - who England manager Sarina Wiegman led to victory at Euro 2017.

After the draw was made, Wiegman said that Group D was "very interesting and very exciting".

She added: "Everyone goes to a tournament to win it and so do we. I'm confident in my team."

Jess Fishlock, Wales' most-capped player, said that she "can't wait" for the Euros.

"We're going to go there, we're going to give everything that we have no matter who the team is, no matter what their history is," she explained.

Wales will play their first match on 5 July against the Netherlands in Lucerne

The Lionesses will open their Euro 2025 campaign on Saturday 5 July against France in Zürich.

Wales will play their opener on the same day against the Netherlands in Lucerne.

England will face the Netherlands in their second group match on Wednesday 9 July in Zürich - while Wales will play France on the same day in St. Gallen.

England and Wales will meet in the final round of Group D fixtures on Sunday 13 July in St. Gallen.

Where is Euro 2025 taking place?

The final will take place at FC Basel's stadium, St. Jakob-Park, on 27 July

Switzerland will host the 16-team tournament in eight stadiums across the country.

Euro 2025 host venues include the towns and cities of Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Sion, St. Gallen, Thun and Zürich.

It will be the first time that Switzerland has hosted the women's European Championships.

The country previously co-hosted the men's Euros, alongside Austria, in 2008.

When is Euro 2025 taking place?

Euro 2025 will see Switzerland host its first major women's footballing event

Euro 2025 takes place from Wednesday 2 July to Sunday 27 July.

The opening match sees hosts Switzerland take on Norway at St. Jakob-Park, Switzerland's largest football stadium, which is located in the city of Basel.

The final will take place, nearly four weeks later, in the same stadium.

Which coutries are taking part?

Wales have qualified for the women's Euros for the first time in their history

Here are the groups:

Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland

Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden

Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

What is the tournament format?

Who will be crowned European Champions and get their hands on the Euro trophy next summer?

The tournament will begin with a group stage consisting of four groups of four teams.

After all the group stage matches have been played, the top two teams from each group will proceed to the quarter-finals.

The winners of each quarter-final match will then progress to the semi-finals, with the final to follow.

Is there a Euro 2025 mascot?

Meet Maddli - Euro 2025's official mascot

Maddli the Saint Bernard puppy is the official mascot for Euro 2025.

Organisers decided to choose a Saint Bernard as they are the national dog of Switzerland.

Maddli's name was inspired by Madeleine Boll, who was the first official female footballer in Switzerland and helped pave the way for women's football in the country.

Who are the current champions?

England are the reigning European champions

England are the defending champions, having won the previous tournament in 2022.

They beat Germany 2-1 in extra time in the final, which took place at London's Wembley Stadium.

It was the first major trophy that the Lionesses had won.

Which countries are favourites to win Euro 2025?

Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 World Cup final

Spain are the current world champions and are highest ranked Fifa team in Europe.

Could they go all the way in Switzerland and add the European title to their global crown next summer?

It won't be easy, as there are plenty of other teams hoping to get their hands on the trophy.

England, who Spain beat to lift the World Cup last year, are the current European champions and will be looking to defend their title.

And Germany, who were runners-up at the last Euros, will be aiming to go one better this time round and win the trophy for a record ninth time.