France coach Laurent Bonadei has not given much focus to penalty kicks ahead of his team's quarter-final clash with Germany at Euro 2025 on Saturday, despite the wild shootout between England and Sweden on Thursday.

England were outplayed by France in Euros opener but have come roaring back to beat the Netherlands and Wales, scoring 10 goals in the process; Lionesses face Sweden in quarter-finals; Sky Sports Laur

The defending champions begin their Euro 2025 campaign against fellow-heavyweights France in a blockbuster Group D clash. Both sides' lead-up to the tournament has been far from smooth. England were rocked by the double-blow of Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's decision to pull out of selection.

FRANCE finished the 2025 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series as the only team with a 100 record after downing England 52-39 in the

If England's opening loss to France at Euro 2025 was a cause for concern, coach Sarina Wiegman said being faced with a huge challenge right out of the gate might have been a blessing in disguise for the reigning champions.

France and England had previously met twice before in the World Cup in 1966 and 1982, with England winning both matches. What To Watch For. France plays Morocco at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the semifinals.

Olivier Giroud’s header in the 78th minute sent France to victory over England on Saturday, setting up a World Cup semifinal showdown against Morocco.