Clara Mateo was involved in three goals as France closed in on the Women’s European Championship quarterfinal places with a 4-1 win over Wales.

England had their backs against the wall ahead of their clash with the Netherlands, but they delivered a performance of quality and determination, shredding the Dutch 4-0. Now a win over Wales would guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals, and the Welsh have understandably found the leap to this kind of level a step too far.

France produced a dominant display to thrash Wales 4-1 and go top of Group D at Euro 2025 on Wednesday, outclassing their opponents who scored their first goal at a major championship.

World champions Spain have received all the plaudits after storming their way through Group B at the Women's Euros, but France have impressed too and confidence that they can go all the way should be even higher when they face the Netherlands in Basel.

Wales’ hopes of reaching Euro 2025 are hanging by a thread after a 4–1 defeat to France in St Gallen.Clara Matéo opened the scoring early on, volleying in after a flurry of French corners, but

The defending champions begin their Euro 2025 campaign against fellow-heavyweights France in a blockbuster Group D clash. Both sides' lead-up to the tournament has been far from smooth. England were rocked by the double-blow of Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's decision to pull out of selection.

The marquee matchup, which France won 2-1, drew 690,000 viewers, a 329% spike from the previous group stage average.