Decryption – The European Football Championship begins this Wednesday. Who are the favorites? On what channels will he be broadcast? What are the chances of the French team? We tell you everything.
On which channel to see the female euro?
TF1 and France Télévisions will co-make Euro 2025. Of the 24 games in the group phase, 11 will be on TF1 including France-Angleterre (July 5) and Netherlands-France (July 13). For France-Pays de Wales (July 9), it will be on France 2. The possible quarter and semi-finals of the Bleues will be on TF1, just like the final.
When and what time will the matches take place?
The opening match will oppose Iceland to Finland on July 2 at 6 p.m. The first round matches will be played at 6 p.m. or 9 p.m. All those of the Blue will be prime time. From the quarter -finals, they will all be at 9 p.m. except … the final, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Where will the euro take place?
After the Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022, place in Switzerland. Eight cities (Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Zurich, Sion, Thoune and Saint-Gall) will host the matches. The host country of the 2029 edition is not yet known.
What is the format?
Sixteen teams are distributed in four groups of four. The first two teams are qualified for the quarter -finals. No better third as in the male euro, and no match for third place.
What is the group of death?
Unfortunately, this is that of the Blue. The French team, used to crossing the first round, fell with England, reigning European champion, and the Netherlands, winners of the previous edition (2017) and 11th nation in the FIFA ranking, just behind France. Group C, where we find Germany (3rd), Sweden (6th) and Denmark (12th), promises to be exciting.
Who are the favorites?
England, still led by Sarina Wiegman, is a natural candidate for her own succession. But the sudden retirement of goalkeeper Mary Earps, which has become a replacement, and the withdrawal of Captain Millie Bright, exhausted by a long season between Chelsea and the selection, come to weaken the group.
Spain, which had beaten England in the 2023 World Cup final, is also to be taken very seriously, like Germany, bronze medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. France, despite a wireless in the 2025 nations League (six victories), seems to belong to the following category, like the Netherlands or Sweden.
Who is the little thumb?
Poland, 27th world nation, and Wales (30th), future opponent of the Blue, will play their first European championship.
What can we expect from blue?
In theory, seeing France not exceeding the first round would be a bitter failure. In reality, it’s more complicated. The Blue will not be favorite for their first match against England. They will be largely against Wales, before a potential “final” against the Netherlands. If they qualify, they will cross with the other very high group of this euro, the C. In other words, it is a path strewn with pitfalls that awaits the players of Laurent Bonadei, appointed following Hervé Renard a year ago.
What is the blue calendar?
France vs England – July 5, 9 p.m. (TF1)
France vs country of Wales – July 9, 9 p.m. (France 2)
Netherlands vs France-July 13, 9 p.m. (TF1)
Who are the players to follow?
Spain will be taken by its two double golden balls, the environments Alexia Putellas (2021 and 2022) and Aitana Bonmati (2023 and 2024), as well as the Barcelona wing Salma Paralluelo21 ans. Ada Hegerbergif it is no longer at its zenith, will remain a major asset of Norway with the environment Caroline Graham Hansensecond in the Ballon d’Or 2024.
In England, Alessia RussoArsenal rider, will be followed. Among the Blue, everything will depend on the choices of Laurent Bonadei. The passion of Melvine Malardthe sense of the goal of Marie-Antoinette Katotothe vision of the game of Clara Mateo or the formidable left foot ofAmel Majri On the free kick will be as many reasons to scrutinize the French team.
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