France Secures Euro 2025 Quarterfinals with 4-1 Win Over Wales

France secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Wales at the Women's European Championship, moving closer to a quarterfinal spot with their 10th consecutive win this year. Clara Mateo was instrumental, scoring the opener, winning the penalty converted by Kadidiatou Diani, and assisting Amel Majri for the third goal, while captain Grace Geyoro sealed the win. France tops Group D with six points, leading England and the Netherlands by three points each, and will win the group if they avoid defeat against the Netherlands in their final group match. England also strengthened their position by defeating the Netherlands 4-0, setting up a crucial final group game against Wales. Wales, despite scoring their first-ever goal in the competition through Jess Fishlock, remain bottom of the group with no points and face a tough challenge to advance. France coach Laurent Bonadei made significant lineup changes, including deploying France's youngest central-defensive pairing at a major tournament, contributing to their dominant performance.