France stun holders England in heavyweight Women's Euros clash

Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore delivered for a resurgent France, as Keira Walsh  struck late from a corner

France's Marie-Antoinette Katoto, 3rd right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2025, group D, soccer match between France and England at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Euro 2025 Group D: France 2 England 1

The folded bodies of the players in white shirts at the close told the story. England were lacklustre and they are down, but they are not out. The Lionesses kicked off their European title defence with a 2-1 defeat by an impressive France team, delivering Sarina Wiegman’s first major tournament defeat outside of a final.