DFB Women Prepare for Challenging European Championship Draw
The DFB women's national team is gearing up for the group draw of the 2025 European Championship, set to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, on December 16, 2024. With the tournament scheduled for July 2 to 27, 2025, the stakes are high as Germany, led by national coach Christian Wück, faces the possibility of a tough group. The draw will determine Germany's opponents, which could include formidable teams such as England, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Germany is seeded in Pot 1 alongside host nation Switzerland, world champions Spain, and Olympic bronze medallists France. The competition is fierce, especially for the French team, which has struggled in recent major tournaments, suffering seven defeats in their last eight appearances. They are eager to turn their fortunes around and secure their first title in this upcoming championship.
The draw will consist of 16 nations divided into four groups of four. Pot 2 includes England, Italy, Iceland, and Denmark, while Pot 3 features the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Belgium. Pot 4 rounds out the competition with Finland, Poland, Portugal, and Wales. The draw will be broadcast live on the UEFA website and will also be available for commentary on leparisien.fr.
Exciting Tournament Ahead with Record Attendance Expected
The 2025 European Championship is anticipated to be a record-breaking event in terms of attendance, with 720,000 tickets available for the 31 matches. Over 200,000 tickets have already been sold prior to the draw, indicating a strong interest in the tournament. Ticket prices range from 25 to 90 Swiss francs (approximately 27 to 97 euros).
The opening match will take place at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, which will also host the final. Other matches will be played in various Swiss cities, including Zurich, Geneva, Bern, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Sion, and Thun. The tournament promises to showcase top-level women's football and attract a global audience, with TV viewership expected to exceed 500 million, following the success of the previous European Championship in England.
