Wales, France and UEFA Women's Euro
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France Women will be looking to secure a spot in the Women’s European Championship knockout rounds when they face Wales Women in Wednesday’s meeting in St. Gallen. Meanwhile, Wales are aiming to keep their knockout hopes alive after falling to defeat in their opening game against the Netherlands.
What does Wales' first Euros mean for women's football? Names Will Be Made on the BBC.
They may have been on the wrong end of a 4-1 thumping by France that leaves them on the brink of elimination, but Wales fans in attendance at the Kybunpark will never forget the moment they saw Jess Fishlock score their nation's first goal at a major women's championship.
After a disappointing loss in their first Euros group game, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses came back in impressive fashion against her native Netherlands. Meanwhile, Wales lost 4-1 to France, leaving them on the brink of exiting the tournament.
An almost 50-year ban on women's football in Wales previously relegated women to the sidelines.
As Wales' women belted out the anthem on the pitch, in the stands in Lucerne, the 4,000 travelling fans did too. One of those who caught the eye of the TV cameras was Dai Rees. One of those who found the whole experience a little overwhelming, he was caught wiping tears away from his eyes as the pre-match rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau finished.
Wales women's major tournament debut at Euro 2025 might not have gone the way they hoped, but the team are winning over fans with their unusual team photo, carrying on a tradition started by Gareth Bale and the men's team in 2016.
Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson and midfielder Angharad James have celebrated their country’s first ever press conference at a women’s major tournament at Euro 2025.