Euro 2024: England's Lionesses begin journey to defend title

More twists and turns as the best teams and biggest names in football fight to be crowned European champions

England's Lionesses will begin their journey to defend their European Championship title when they take on Switzerland in their opening match of Euro 2024 on 23 July.

The Lionesses are the reigning champions, having won the tournament in 2022 after beating Germany 2-1 in extra time in the final. They will be looking to become the first team to retain the trophy since Germany in 2013.

England are ranked fourth in the world by FIFA, and they will be one of the favourites to win Euro 2024. They have a strong squad, which includes the likes of Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Georgia Stanway, and Lauren James.

Switzerland are ranked 21st in the world by FIFA, and they will be looking to cause an upset in the tournament. They have a good team, which includes the likes of Ramona Bachmann, Lia Walti, and Geraldine Reuteler.

The match between England and Switzerland will be played at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich. The match will kick off at 17:00 CET.