Netherlands were in a tough group alongside France and England, but cracks started to appear early and they won't be happy about their early exit.

Women's Euro 2025 fixtures kicked off on July 2.With the last edition of the competition capturing the imagination of Europe, Women's Euro 2025 brings the action to Switzerland, with 16 squads from across Europe competing for the trophy.The Lionesses the defending champions, as England look to win their first tournament on foreign soil – but it won't be easy.Sarina Wiegman has managed to take England to two finals in a row – and has won the past two Euros, having triumphed in 2017 with her native Netherlands – but a golden generation of Spanish stars are looking to follow up on their 2023 World Cup win by establishing a dynasty in the women's game.Spain are clear favourites this time around, boasting Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas in midfield – ranked at no.1 and no.14, respectively, in FourFourTwo's list of the best women's players in the world right now – and with the two maestros having won the last four editions of the Ballon d'Or Feminin between them, it'll be as much of a task to get the ball off them than it will to beat them.Germany are hoping for strong tournaments, too, as outsiders looking to start a-fresh without the likes of Alexandra Popp.With 31 matches already underway, it promises to be epic.Women's Euro 2025 fixtures and results: the schedule for the tournament Group stage2 July 2025Iceland 0-1 Finland, 5pm, Group A, Arena ThunSwitzerland 1-2 Norway, 8pm, Group A, St. Jakob-Park3 July 2025Belgium 0-1 Italy, 5pm, Group B, Stade de TourbillonSpain 5-0 Portugal, 8pm, Group B, Stadion Wankdorf4 July 2025Denmark 0-1 Sweden, 5pm, Group C, Stade de GenèveGermany 2-0 Poland, 8pm, Group C, Arena St.Gallen5 July 2025Wales 0-3 Netherlands, 5pm, Group D, Allmend Stadion LuzernFrance 2-1 England, 8pm, Group D, Stadion Letzigrund6 July 2025Norway 2-1 Finland, 5pm, Group A, Stade de TourbillonSwitzerland 2-0 Iceland, 8pm, Group A, Stadion Wankdorf7 July 2025Spain 6-2 Belgium, 5pm, Group B, Arena ThunPortugal 1-1 Italy, 8pm, Group B, Stade de Genève8 July 2025Germany 2-1 Denmark, 5pm, Group C, St. Jakob-ParkPoland 0-3 Sweden, 8pm, Group C, Allmend Stadion Luzern9 July 2025England 4-0 Netherlands, 5pm, Group D, Stadion LetzigrundFrance 1-4 Wales, 8pm, Group D, Arena St.Gallen10 July 2025Finland 1-1 Switzerland, 8pm, Group A, Stade de GenèveNorway 4-3 Iceland, 8pm, Group A, Arena Thun11 July 2025Italy 1-3 Spain, 8pm, Group B, Stadion WankdorfPortugal 1-2 Belgium, 8pm, Group B, Stade de Tourbillon12 July 2025Sweden 4-1 Germany, 8pm, Group C, Stadion LetzigrundPoland 3-2 Denmark, 8pm, Group C, Allmend Stadion Luzern13 July 2025Netherlands 2-5 France, 8pm, Group D, St. Jakob-ParkEngland 6-1 Wales, 8pm, Group D, Arena St.GallenQuarter-finals16 July 2025Norway 1-2 Italy, 8pm, Stade de Geneve17 July 2025Sweden 2-2 (6-7 on pens) England, 8pm, Stadion Letzigrund18 July 2025Spain 2-0 Switzerland, 8pm, Stadion Wankdorf19 July 2025France 1-1 (5-6 on pens) Germany, 8pm, St. Jakob-ParkSemi-finals22 July 2025England vs Italy, 8pm, Stade de Geneve23 July 2025Germany vs Spain, 8pm, Stadion LetzigrundFinal27 July 2025TBC vs TBC, 5pm, St. Jakob-Park Like this article? For more stories like this, follow us on MSN by clicking the +Follow button at the top of this page.

England have their backs up against the wall after dropping their Euro 2025 opener. Can the Lionesses bounce back against the Netherlands?

England 's Lauren James scored twice, while Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also found the net to put the defending women's European champions firmly back in the driver's seat at Euro 2025 with an emphatic 4-0 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday.

England vs Italy is the first semi-final of Euro 2025 and it will see the defending champions attempt to reach a consecutive final. The Lionesses executed a sensational comeback against Sweden to make the last four, while Italy dispatched of Norway.

France captain Griedge Mbock is set to return for Saturday’s Women’s European Championship quarterfinal against Germany in Basel.

The Lionesses must get back to doing what they do best - getting through to knockout football - reports The Independent's Jamie Braidwood from Switzerland. England's 2-1 opening loss to France has left their title defence hanging by a thread and it does not get any easier with the 2017 champions up next in Zurich on Wednesday (9 July) England will become the first holders to crash out at the group stage if they lose and France avoid defeat to Wales.

Wales is in search of its first win since December. The team has lost four times this year plus has a pair of draws. Most recently, the team took on Italy, losing 4-1 on June 3 in Nations League play. Jess Fishlock scored the only goal for Wales in the defeat.

Netherlands midfielder Danielle van de Donk says she will consider retiring from international football after the European Championship and confirmed it would be her last major tournament with the national side.

On July 5 in Lucerne, Switzerland, the Netherlands will clash with Wales in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, with a start time of 12 p.m. ET. Which side will prevail? Our prediction can be found below. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.