European champions England start their title defence with a tough test against France at Euro 2025.
The Lionesses have been placed in a tough group for the tournament in Switzerland, but will fancy themselves to make it through to the knockouts.
It is a new-look squad for the holders, with several of England’s old guard opting not to feature, but there is still plenty of talent in the books for Wiegman to work with.
Read on to see how both teams line-up for the match.
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France line-up
Le 1er 1️⃣1️⃣ de cet Euro 2025 ⚔️🇫🇷🏴
Coup d’envoi à 21h sur @TF1 📺 #FRAANG #FiersdetreBleues #WEURO2025 pic.twitter.com/Wn0kN3z9Jn— Equipe de France Féminine (@equipedefranceF) July 5, 2025
France have gone with a 4-3-3 formation.
Pauline Peyraud-Magnin is in goal, behind a defence of Alice Sombath, Elisa de Almeida, Maelle Lakrar and Selma Bacha.
In midfield, a three of Grace Geyoro, Oriane Jean-Francois and Sakina Karchaoui.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto is on the left, and Delphine Cascarino on the right.
Sandy Baltimore leads the line.
England line-up
Your #Lionesses! 🏴❤️ pic.twitter.com/bGxPKd8Gup
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 5, 2025
Wiegman has gone with the following line-up.
Hannah Hampton is in goal, with Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Alex Greenwood and Jess Carter at the back.
Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway hold down the midfield.
Ahead of them comes Beth Mead, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp.
Alessia Russo is the lone striker.
