The latest instance when England exited the group stage in a significant competition came in...

Netherlands face pressure as England aim to maintain their campaign momentum

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2025 September 11 . 11:45 PM

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Last occurrence of England's early exit in a significant tournament group phase.

The latest instance when England exited the group stage in a significant competition came in...

England's Euro 2025 Journey So Far: A Rollercoaster Ride

The English women's national football team, the defending champions, are currently navigating the group stage of Euro 2025. Their journey has been a mix of highs and lows, mirroring their rich history in major tournaments.

Prior to Sarina Wiegman taking over, England's last group stage elimination at a major tournament occurred in 2013. At the Euros that year, they lost 3-2 to Spain, drew 1-1 with Russia, and suffered a 3-0 defeat against France, finishing bottom of the group.

However, the team's fortunes began to change with the 2015 World Cup. Under Mark Sampson, England reached the semi-finals, finishing third after a 2-1 loss to Japan. This marked the start of England's great run at major tournaments.

Sarina Wiegman, who took over from Phil Neville, led the Lionesses to Euros glory in 2021 and reached the World Cup final in 2023. Under Neville, England reached the 2019 World Cup semi-finals but were knocked out 2-1 by the USWNT.

At the 2017 Euros, Sampson guided the team to the semi-finals, but they were defeated 3-0 by the Netherlands. The team's last group opponents in the 2025 Euros are Wales, to be played on Sunday.

The team's campaign in Euro 2025 started with a narrow 2-1 loss to France. If England gets at least a point against France, their campaign will be decided in the final group match. However, if they lose to France, their departure will be confirmed tonight, provided France beats Wales.

It's important to note that the exact year of England's group stage elimination prior to the 2015 World Cup is not explicitly detailed. However, it's worth mentioning that the men’s English team was eliminated in the group stage in the 1982 World Cup.

The Lionesses will be aiming to bounce back from their loss against France and secure a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2025. Their match against Wales on Sunday could be crucial in determining their fate.