France UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Preview: Players to watch and schedule
Here's what you need to know about France leading into the Euros:
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Previous Euro Appearances: 7
Best Finish: Semifinals (2022)
Group: France is in Group D along with England, Wales and the Netherlands
What Stands Out: The first thing that stands out is the roster drama. Longtime captain Wendie Renard and all-time leading goal scorer Eugenie Le Sommer were left out of the squad by head coach Laurent Bonadei, who said his reasoning had to do with the hope of getting different results. Despite always being a contender, France has never won a major tournament. Bonadei, who replaced former head coach Herve Renard in August 2024, has a lot riding on this controversial decision.
Top Players To Watch: Lyon forward Kadidiatou Diani is the most experienced player on this roster (112 caps, 30 goals) and will be one of the leaders in the group, while her 21-year-old club teammate Alice Sombath will be an important piece on the back line.
Keep An Eye On: Delphine Cascarino is in form for San Diego right now and has a chance to be a scoring threat for Les Bleues this summer.
This Euro Will Be A Success If: France has never won a major tournament and that's definitely this group's goal. But without the depth and the experience of legendary players like Renard and Le Sommer, Les Bleues could have a challenging time making it out of a group with England and the Netherlands. France UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Schedule
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