France Women's Euro 2025 Squad: Complete Lineup of Laurent Bonadei's Team
France is all set to make the most of what they believe is a golden opportunity for their women's national team and build on their run to the semis at Euro 2022. They've been gradually moving up the ranks, establishing themselves as a side that consistently makes it to the quarters, with a bit of luck they've been lacking to take them all the way.
The luck came their way at Euro 2022 as they managed to reach the semis before losing to Germany. Interestingly, Germany and France will face each other once again, this time in their opening game of Euro 2025, a clash that promises to be intense. Their group also includes Wales and the Netherlands, ensuring a thrilling summer for the French team.
The last squad called up for the Nations League games saw some notable absences, such as Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer, and Kenza Dali. Here's the squad that was called up:
- GK: Justine Lerond (Montpellier)
- GK Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Juventus)
- GK: Constance Picaud (Fleury)
- DF: Selma Bacha (OL)
- DF: Lou Bogaert (Paris FC)
- DF: Elisa De Almeida (PSG)
- DF: Maëlle Lakrar (Real Madrid)
- DF: Griedge Mbock (PSG)
- DF: Melween N'Dongala (Paris FC)
- DF: Thiniba Samoura (PSG)
- DF: Alice Sombath (Lyon)
- MF: Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea)
- MF: Grace Geyoro (PSG)
- MF: Oriane Jean-François (Chelsea)
- MF: Sakina Karchaoui (PSG)
- MF: Amel Majri (Lyon)
- MF: Sandie Toletti (Real Madrid)
- FW: Delphine Cascarino (San Diego)
- FW: Kadidiatou Diani (Lyon)
- FW: Kelly Gago (Everton)
- FW: Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Lyon)
- FW: Melvine Malard (Manchester United)
- FW: Clara Mateo (Paris FC)
As for their fixtures and results, France has had a mixed run, with some impressive victories and some disappointing losses. Their Euro 2025 qualifying journey began with a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, followed by a 0-1 loss to Sweden. They bounced back with a 2-1 victory over England, only to lose to them again in their next match. Their qualifying campaign ended with a 2-1 win over Sweden and a 3-1 loss to Ireland.
The focus will now shift to the Euro 2025 tournament, where France will take on England, Wales, and the Netherlands. Coach Laurent Bonadei, a youth coach and assistant manager with a spell as interim manager for Saudi Arabia's men's team, has led the team to a 100% record in the Nations League. He has been ruthless in his selection for the Euro 2025 tournament, dropping Wendie Renard and Eugenie Le Sommer.
With the tournament still months away, all eyes will be on Marie-Antoinette Katoto, France's star player. She played a crucial role in qualifying for the Euros, scoring the winning goals against Ireland, England, and Sweden. She carried that form into the 2024 Olympics, scoring all but one of France's six goals in the tournament. With 37 goals in 53 appearances for France, she will be a key player for the team's chances in the Euro 2025.
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- The French women's national team, having reached the semifinals of Euro 2022 and with a strong lineup that includes stars like Marie-Antoinette Katoto, is eager to continue their ascent in European-leagues, particularly in the upcoming Euro 2025 tournament.
- As the countdown to Euro 2025 begins, football enthusiasts across Europe are looking forward to witnessing high-octane clashes between teams like France, England, Wales, and the Netherlands, as they compete in the those prestigious leagues.
