The England Lionesses are gearing up for a crucial match against Wales in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, a game that could determine their quarter-final qualification and potentially reveal how far they can go in the tournament. This match, slated for Sunday, July 13, marks only the 11th meeting between the two nations in women's international football and their first encounter at the European Championships.

England's journey in the tournament has been a rollercoaster. After a disappointing 2-1 defeat to France in their opening match, the Lionesses bounced back with a resounding 4-0 victory over the Netherlands. This win was crucial, alleviating pressure and keeping their hopes of defending their title alive. Currently, England sits second in Group D, behind France, who have a perfect six points.

For England to advance to the quarter-finals, the simplest route is to win against Wales. A win would guarantee their spot in the top two of Group D and could even see them leapfrog France into first place if the Netherlands also defeats France by a significant goal difference. However, a draw against Wales would leave England vulnerable, as the Netherlands could then snatch second place with a win against France. A loss to Wales, while not immediately eliminating England, would require France to defeat the Netherlands to keep their hopes alive.

The Lionesses are approaching the Wales game with a clear focus. Coach Sarina Wiegman emphasized the importance of playing their best, regardless of goal difference. This mentality reflects a team driven by a desire to win and perform at their peak.

Wales, making their debut in the Women's Euro, are looking to spoil England's party. While they are at the bottom of Group D with no points, they will be determined to cause an upset against their rivals. A win for Wales, combined with other results, could create a dramatic shift in the group standings, though they would need to win by a significant margin.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.