Wales face near-elimination from Euro 2025 after a 4-1 loss to France in Group D at St Gallen. Despite the heavy defeat, Jess Fishlock scored Wales’s first-ever goal at a major tournament, marking a historic moment for the team. Beyond results, the women’s game has grown rapidly, with increasing investment, media coverage, and grassroots participation inspiring more girls and young women to pursue football at all levels.
00:00Wales face near elimination from Euro 2025 after their loss to France in Group D at St. Carlin.
00:09Despite the defeat, Jess Fischlach scored Wales' first ever goal at a major tournament, marking a historic moment for the team.
00:18France opening the scoring early with Clara Matteo volleying home from a corner in the ninth minute.
00:24Wales responded quickly as Fischlach levelled five minutes later by prodding in a cross from Cherry Holland.
00:31At 38 years and 176 days, Fischlach became the oldest scorer in women's Euros history.
00:37The goal was initially disallowed for offside but was overturned by VAR.
00:43France regained the lead just before half-time when Khalidi Diani converted a penalty, awarded after Holland fouled Matteo.
00:50In the second half, Amal Maregi extended France's advantage after Wales' defence was caught out and Grace Euro sealed the win by tapping in a cross from Diani.
01:02This victory marked France's 10th win in 10 matches this year.
01:07With this result, Wales must beat England by a large margin and hope France defeat the Netherlands to keep their Euro hopes alive.
01:14An extremely challenging scenario.
01:16Beyond results, the women's game has grown rapidly with increasing investment, media coverage and grassroots participation, inspiring more girls and young women to pursue football at all levels.
01:32Wales' presence at this year's Euros reflects wider progress and opportunities visible for female athletes.
01:38We always talk about the next match. I think everyone's aware of what it means if we don't get a point.
01:46But equally, it's about delivering as strong a performance as we possibly can to have another opportunity to show Wales how proud we are to represent our country.
01:55While the path forward is difficult, Wales' debut at a major tournament has featured historic breakthroughs and valuable experiences.
02:05Their journey highlights progress for the national team, laying a foundation for future competition and growth within the women's game.
