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**France Faces Tough Test Against England in Euro Opener**

**Zurich, Switzerland** – The French women’s national team will kick off their Euro campaign with a challenging match against reigning European champions England this Saturday in Zurich. The game marks Laurent Bonadei’s first major tournament as head coach, and France will face a stern test in a Group D that also includes Wales and the Netherlands.

France enters the tournament with a revamped squad, notably missing key players like Wendie Renard, Eugénie Le Sommer, and Kenza Dali, all left out by Bonadei. Captain Griedge Mbock is also sidelined with a calf injury, replaced by Alice Sombath. Oriane Jean-François will start in midfield.

Despite these absences, the French team boasts confidence, riding an impressive eight-game winning streak. They demonstrated both attacking prowess and resilience in recent matches, including a dominant 5-0 victory over Belgium and a come-from-behind 3-2 win against Brazil in their final preparation game.

However, England, while the defending champions, arrive with questions. Key players Fran Kirby and Mary Earps have recently retired from international football, and captain Millie Bright is taking time away due to mental and physical fatigue. Recent results have been inconsistent, including a draw against Portugal and a loss to Belgium in 2025. Despite their troubles the Lionesses will be a difficult opponent for the French side.

The match is scheduled for 9 PM local time at the Letzigrund in Zurich.

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