🔎 What to watch out for this Sunday at the Women's EURO
France leads firmly after adding six points in two games, while England and the Netherlands, with three points each, are fighting for the second ticket to the quarterfinals. Wales, without points or options, closes the group and faces its last commitment with nothing at stake beyond pride.
The most attractive match will be the one that pits France against the Netherlands. The French, who have already shown solid and forceful football, have their qualification assured, but they want to close the group stage with a full house of victories.
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For the Dutch, on the other hand, the duel is an absolute final. Only a thrashing of France — something that seems unlikely — would qualify them directly. If they do not achieve a resounding victory, their only hope will be that England does not win against a Wales that has already been eliminated and has shown a level far below the rest.
The English start as favorites against a Welsh selection that, although it has shown commitment, has not been able to compete at the required level in the tournament. The Lionesses will seek to secure their pass with a victory that would leave them, at the very least, in second place in the group, and with options to be first if France stumbles.
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Everything points to France and England sealing their qualification, but football always leaves room for surprises. The Netherlands needs a miracle and will come out to play with everything. This last day of Group D promises excitement, drama, and possibly an unexpected outcome in the fight for the quarterfinals.
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