France vs Wales UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups

All you need to know about the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D game between France and Wales.

Where to watch France vs Wales on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA Women's EURO 2025 broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

France enter this one full of confidence after defeating holders England 2-1 with a formidable team performance in Zurich. Tournament debutants Wales lost 3-0 to Netherlands, so they will continue to search for their first points and goals here.

France will be through to the quarter-finals if they beat Wales and England do not beat Netherlands.

Wales will be unable to reach the quarter-finals if they lose to France and Netherlands avoid defeat by England.

Starting line-ups

France: Peyraud-Magnin; N'Dongala, Samoura, Sombath, Bacha; Majri, Toletti, Geyoro; Malard, Mateo, Diani
Misses next match if booked: Peyraud-Magnin

Wales: Middleton-Patel; E. Morgan, Green, Evans, Woodham; Barton, James, Rowe; Holland, Fishlock, F. Morgan
Misses next match if booked: Woodham

Reporters' views

Jérôme Vitoux, France reporter
After a strong opening performance against England, Les Bleues are enjoying the moment. Alice Sombath was the unexpected standout player, but coach Laurent Bonadei has already hinted at changes for the Wales game. This planned rotation reflects the squad's depth and attacking power. The team look united, calm and ambitious. With a blend of confidence and caution, France know that their second match could be a tricky one – but it may be the moment they truly show how strong they are.

Mark Pitman, Wales reporter
Wales went into the unknown against the Netherlands on Matchday 1 and quickly learned the harsh realities of competing against the elite of the European game as their Women's EURO debut ended with a 3-0 defeat. However, Rhian Wilkinson's side stayed defensively disciplined for the majority of the opening half and gave everything until the final whistle. France will be another difficult test, but Wales are one game wiser and will have acclimatised to the intensity of performing at this level.

What the coaches say

Laurent Bonadei, France coach: "I see this Welsh team as a very good one, with great spirit. They play without pressure, they have nothing to lose. They might press high at the start of the match, or they might stay compact and look to hit on the counter."

Rhian Wilkinson, Wales coach: "At this time the team is fit and ready to go. I think this another fantastic opportunity for us to show up and play to the best of our ability. It’s another great test. We know we can improve, and it’s about delivering as strong a performance as we can, and show Wales how proud we are to represent our country."