Wales dream ends
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The goals flew in at Women's EURO 2022, the 78 in the group stage more than the number in the whole of the only previous 16-team final tournament, 2017, and ending on 95. However, Switzerland 2025 outpaced that and the record fell after the second quarter-final, with five games to spare.
“We’re Wales,” says Michele Adams, one of the three women who successfully lobbied the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in 1992 to formally recognise a national women’s team, more than 20 years after the near 50-year ban on women’s football was lifted in the country.
From grassroots participation to elite player development, Wales want a lasting legacy from Euro 2025.
Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson issued a passionate plea for more sports opportunities for girls and women after their 6-1 thrashing by England on Sunday laid bare the vast difference in experience and opportunities between the neighbouring nations.
Chelsea’s men’s side pulled off somewhat of an upset, beating Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final. ITV confirmed that England vs Wales at Euro 2025 averaged 4.2 million in the viewing figures and peaked at 4.6m on ITV across all devices.
England goes head to head against Wales on July 13 at 3 p.m. ET in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, held in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Want to watch live on TV? Details can be found in the article below. Alessia Russo hasn't scored a goal, but has three assists for England in UEFA Euro play (two games).
Wales can prevent England from reaching the knockout stages should they take at least a draw from Sunday's final group stage fixture.