ZURICH (AP) — England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defense of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France 2-1 on Saturday. Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore scored two quickfire goals towards the end of the first half as France recorded a ninth straight win and stunned the defending champion.

England Women were beaten 2-1 by France in the opening game of Euro 2025; the Lionesses are defending their Euros title; Leah Williamson, Sarina Wiegman and France head coach Laurent Bonadei gave thei

England's bid to retain their European crown began on the back foot, suffering a 2-1 loss to France in a heavyweight group-stage encounter in Zurich.Coming into the match, all eyes were on Sarina

Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema’s 100th international goal was key to a 3-0 win over Wales at the Women’s Euro Championship.

Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th goal in international soccer against Wales at the Women's European Championship in Lucerne.

Wales women's first major tournament match ended in defeat to the Netherlands as Vivianne Miedema's brilliant goal, her 100th for her country, helped them to a comfortable 3-0 win in Lucerne.

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn has been ruled out of the rest of the Women’s European Championship with a knee injury.

Germany is awaiting news on the severity of captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at the Women’s European Championship.

The bad news on Saturday that Germany captain Giulia Gwinn will miss the rest of the Women's Euros in Switzerland was tempered by the confirmation that she did not suffer her third anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Poland on Friday.

Portugal women's head coach Francisco Neto offered a tribute to Diogo Jota as thousands of fans also paid respects during their Euro 2025 opener against Spain.

Sadness and celebration went hand in hand when a minute's silence in honour of Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who were killed in a car accident on Thursday, gave way to a celebration of life and football as Portugal took on Spain at the Women's Euros.

Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women's European Championship opening game Thursday in memory of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.