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Lionesses Fell Into France Tactic Trap in Euros Defeat, Says Wiegman
- On July 5 in Zurich, England lost 2-1 to France, marking the first time defending champions have lost their opening match at a Euro tournament.
- England's tactical choice to play Lauren James in midfield created a two-vs-three disadvantage, leading to defensive gaps France exploited for goals.
- VAR disallowed an Alessia Russo goal for offside; Katoto scored in the 36th minute, then Baltimore doubled France's lead three minutes later in Zurich.
- England's defeat leaves them third in Group D and facing a must-win match against the Netherlands on Wednesday to avoid early elimination.
- In the wider context, England's historic first loss as defending champions continues a pattern of early exits for title-holders in major tournaments, highlighting vulnerabilities at the highest level.
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Soccer-England's French pressing problem leads to Women's Euro defeat
ZURICH (Reuters) -England came into the Women's Euros as reigning champions and promptly fell into a trap set for them by a cunning French side who ruthlessly exploited their errors en route to a 2-1 Group D win on Saturday that puts the Lionesses in a precarious position after their opening game. Read full story
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Lionesses make unwanted history after disappointing defeat to France in opening game of Euro 2025
The Lionesses fell to a disappointing defeat in their opening Euro 2025 match against France on Saturday evening to become the first-ever defending champion to lose their opening game
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