While the World Cup may not be happening this summer, there is still a big football tournament for sports fans to enjoy.
The Women’s Euros 2022 is kicking off this July and will be taking place in stadiums across England, with the final set to be hosted in London’s Wembley stadium.
So, it would seem the England Women’s national team have the home advantage, and with manager Sarina Wiegman at the helm, hopes are high for the Lionesses.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming tournament, including the dates, groups, and how to buy tickets…
When is the Women’s Euro 2022 and where is it being hosted?
The Euros 2022 will be taking place from July 6 to July 31, where the final will be held at Wembley.
The competition shall be held across England, with a number of stadiums playing host to games from the group stages to the knockout phase.
The stadiums’ hosting games include:
- The Amex (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Brentford Community Stadium (Brentford)
- Bramall Lane (Sheffield United)
- St Mary’s (Southampton)
- Old Trafford (Manchester United)
- Manchester City Academy Stadium (Manchester City Women)
- stadium:mk (MK Dons)
- New York Stadium (Rotherham United)
- Leigh Sports Village (Manchester United Women)
What are the Euro 2022 groups?
There are four groups in the competition, with 16 teams competing for European glory, including defending champions the Netherlands.
Here are the groups:
UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - Groups
The groups for the Euros 2022 are as follows:
Group A
- England
- Austria
- Norway
- Northern Ireland
Group B
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- Finland
Group C
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Portugal
Group D
- France
- Italy
- Belgium
- Iceland
Portugal replaced Russia in Group C following the country’s expulsion from the competition as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.
When are England playing?
England’s group fixtures are taking place on the following dates:
- England vs Austria – July 6, 8pm (Old Trafford)
- England vs Norway – July 11, 8pm (The Amex)
- Northern Ireland vs England – July 15, 8pm (St Mary’s)
The Lionesses have proven to be a formidable team going into the tournament, breaking records under Wiegman’s management, who took charge in 2020.
Ellen White became England’s all-time record goals scorer (overtaking Kelly Smith), during a 20–0 demolition of Latvia in November 2021.
The game was a multi-record-breaking one, as three other players scored a hat-trick (Beth Mead, Lauren Hemp, and Alessia Russo), marking the first time four players had scored a hat-trick in a senior England women’s game.
The game is also the largest victory for both men’s and women’s senior England sides, surpassing the women’s team’s 2005 13–0 win against Hungary and the men’s 1882 13–0 win against Ireland.
How to watch on TV
Every England and Northern Ireland game will be shown on BBC One, while others will be on BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four or available to live steam on BBC iPlayer.
For fans outside of the UK, a full list of TV coverage around the world is available on the UEFA website.
How to get tickets to Euro 2022
Supporters can purchase tickets from the UEFA website after signing up for a free UEFA account.
Tickets to group stage games vary from £10 for Category 3 seats and £15 and £20 for Category 2 and Category 1 seats for adults, children’s prices range between £5 and £10 depending on the category.
Ticket prices for the semi-finals start at £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.
However, England’s three Women’s Euro 2022 group matches and the final at Wembley have all sold out, alongside the following games: Germany vs Denmark, Germany vs Spain, Denmark vs Spain, Italy vs Iceland, Belgium vs Iceland, Italy vs Belgium.
Tickets for the final at Wembley Stadium have also completely sold out.
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