Wales UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Preview: Players to watch and schedule
Here's what you need to know about Wales leading into the Euros:
Check out every penalty kick in this matchup between the United States and Costa Rica in the Concacaf Gold Cup Quarter Finals. Wales UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Preview
Previous Euro appearances: 0
Best Finish: Debut in 2025
Group: Wales is in Group D along with the Netherlands, France and England
What Stands Out: This is the first time Wales has ever played in a major tournament. The group gained confidence by tying Sweden twice in Nations League and will try to keep that momentum going this summer.
Top Players To Watch: Jess Fishlock is a Wales icon. The 38-year-old striker from the Seattle Reign leads the national team in caps (162) and goals (47), and will do everything she can to lead and motivate this squad.
Keep An Eye On: Forward Carrie Jones debuted for Wales when she was 15. Now 21, she's already played for Manchester United, Leicester City and Bristol City before moving to IFK Norrkoping in Sweden. She's talented, versatile and is expected to be one of the team's top players for next decade.
This Euro Will Be A Success If: Wales are significant underdogs and getting out of arguably the toughest group in the tournament would be an incredible success. But it's difficult to see them beating France, England or the Netherlands. Wales UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Schedule Wales vs. Netherlands – 12 p.m. ET (FOX)
Wales vs. France – 3 p.m. ET (FOX)
Wales vs. England – 3 p.m. ET (TBD)
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