The 2025 Women’s European Championship is off and operating. Let’s catch you up on what’s taking place, what you have missed and what’s nonetheless to return.
We’ll replace this file all through every matchday with the peacekeepers reporting, evaluation and enjoyable from the competitors.
– Women’s Euro 2025 bracket, results and fixtures schedule
The lead: Spain activate the type once more to thrash Belgium
Spain produced a scintillating second half efficiency to romp to a 6-2 victory over Belgium which was not at all times as snug because the scoreline suggests. Someplace in Belgium’s battling show there could also be a blueprint for how you can beat the world champions, however this was not the day for an upset in the long run.
La Roja performed with hearth for 50 minutes as Belgium brought about issues from set performs and in transition, as coach Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir stated they’d, twice coming from behind to degree at 2-2 early within the second half.
However Spain flexed their muscle tissue when it mattered, blitzing Belgium with 4 targets within the remaining 38 minutes to successfully e book their quarterfinal spot.
Belgium’s downside was that in the end they may not take care of Spain’s high quality and velocity of thought within the remaining third. Only a few groups can. Montse Tomé’s aspect have registered over 30 photographs — 21 of which got here within the second half — and have now chalked up 11 targets within the match.
Future opponents could have seen some weaknesses in Spain right here, although. Belgium exploited some defensive frailties. Justine Vanhaevermaet headed in from a nook after Alexia Putellas‘ opener and Hannah Eurlings scored an excellent second for the Crimson Flames on the counter. She confirmed power and composure to degree the scores once more after Irene Paredes had restored Spain’s lead.
However, from there, Spain clicked by means of the gears because the rain lastly eased up on the Stockhorn Enviornment. Esther González‘s third aim of the match restored their benefit and Mariona Caldentey added a fourth on the hour mark.
The ultimate half-hour noticed wave after wave of Spain strain which finally resulted in Clàudia Pina scoring a goal-of-the-tournament contender. It was pure Pina, curled fantastically into the highest nook from distance. Putellas added her second, her third of the match, with a deft end late on to finish the rout.
Belgium could have few complaints about how they have been outclassed in the long run. Their Euros just isn’t mathematically over but, however it is going to be if Italy get some extent or extra later within the day in opposition to Portugal. — Sam Marsden
At this time’s high Euro 2025 information
– Football-themed traffic lights take over Euro 2025
– Spain on favourites tag: ‘Don’t mention that word’
– Germany fear for Gwinn injury after tearful exit
Sights and sounds round Euro 2025
Candid digicam
For these paying consideration because the groups stroll out firstly of the match and line up for the anthems, you’ll have seen a participant or two sporting a GoPro digicam strapped to their chest. In keeping with UEFA, that is so the digicam can seize “distinctive footage of the groups strolling onto the pitch, line-ups, nationwide anthems and handshakes.” This footage is not streamed dwell, however as a substitute can be made obtainable to broadcasters and the nationwide associations themselves. Switzerland’s Nadine Riesen had one strapped to her chest for the match opener in opposition to Norway, Iceland’s Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir was sporting one for his or her match in opposition to Finland, whereas Belgium captain Tessa Wullaert was sporting it for his or her match with Italy. — Tom Hamilton
Household time for France stars
Constance Picaud, France’s No. 2 goalkeeper, had a stunning day on Sunday. She spent the afternoon along with her daughter Anaë and her companion Oceane on the French base in Heiden, close to St. Gallen. All of this was attainable by means of the “kids protocole” put in place by the France Soccer Federation (FFF) in 2023 in order that gamers who’re additionally moms can spend time with their kids throughout lengthy tournaments like a Euros, World Cup or Olympic Video games.
Amel Majri is the one different mother or father within the squad. Her daughter three-year-old Maryam can also be along with her in Switzerland, alongside along with her nanny. Each Picaud and Majri have seen Anaë and Maryam on a regular basis to date since they arrived in Switzerland. The FFF is caring for all journey, resort and meals bills for youngsters beneath the age of three and for an accompanying particular person. There’s a playroom for the children once they go to the camp, and so they can all be collectively as a household for lunch or dinner.
“Mentally, it’s wonderful for an athlete to have your little one subsequent to you,” Majri instructed ESPN. “We’re reassured. The federation is doing it very well. All the things is finished so we might be in one of the best situation whereas respecting the lives of the squad and of the opposite gamers.” — Julien Laurens
Swiss assist brings a tear to the attention
A match at all times advantages from a robust host nation and Switzerland, to date, have turned up on and off the pitch. Their assist was so spectacular earlier than Sunday’s 2-0 win over Iceland in Bern that it introduced captain Lia Wälti to tears.
A capability crowd of 29,658 crammed the Wankdorf Stadium to see the Swiss take an enormous step towards the quarterfinals, nevertheless it was the scenes across the metropolis throughout the day that made Arsenal midfielder Wälti overcome with emotion. The fan zones have been over-spilling, nevertheless it was the fan walk to the stadium which actually impressed. Over 14,000 supporters — together with 2,000 from Iceland — all made their approach to the match collectively in a sea of crimson and white which packed the streets.
“It was unbelievable earlier than,” Wälti instructed reporters. “I in all probability cried about 3 times already as a result of after we got here to the stadium, seeing all of the followers and all of the movies of town, how wonderful persons are to assist us.” — Sam Marsden
Lacking towel blunts Iceland assault
Meriame Terchoun, the Switzerland ahead, did not function a single minute within the sport in opposition to Iceland on Sunday night, however she nonetheless performed a giant half in her aspect’s win.
Iceland’s principal attacking menace within the sport was their lengthy throws, with Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir attraction to launch the ball greater than 30 yards into the field. On a wet evening in Bern, the winger used a towel to dry the ball earlier than throwing it. Early within the first half, after she had already delivered two harmful throws, Terchoun countered the menace by hiding the towel in order that Jónsdóttir couldn’t throw the ball as effectively. A member of the Iceland workers put out a brand new towel, just for the Swiss bench to instruct one of many ball ladies to deliver it to them.
Within the second half, Jónsdóttir was on the alternative aspect of the pitch so she had extra peace and no person took her towel. Iceland are out of the match already, even earlier than they face Norway who’ve already certified, so there ought to be no want for any towel-snatching antics in that match. — Laurens
Prematch dodgeball
Switzerland star Ramona Bachmann could also be lacking her house Euros with an ACL damage, however she confirmed she nonetheless has the devastatingly quick response velocity which has made her a mainstay for her nation for nearly 20 years on Sunday.
The Houston Sprint striker, who has gained 153 caps for Switzerland and scored 60 targets, is working as an analyst for Swiss TV after injuring her knee in coaching final month. She was positioned in the course of the pitch as she gave some prematch because the gamers warmed up, when a stray ball flew proper towards her head. Fortunately, she one way or the other managed to dodge out of the best way in double-quick time to keep away from what would have been a painful whack within the face. — Marsden
Starke Reaktion von Bachmann 👀 #weuro2025 pic.twitter.com/Ji4vobEhdH
— Nik Dömer (@nikdoemer) July 6, 2025
Match previews, odds for Monday
Germany vs. Denmark
Odds (by way of ESPN BET
): Germany (-300), Draw (+450), Denmark (+600)
Eight-time winners Germany have an opportunity to qualify for the quarter finals with a win over Denmark, if Sweden win or draw within the later sport. It will not be simple although, because the Danes have quite a bit to show after dropping their opening match in opposition to Sweden. They’re going to even be with out captain Giulia Gwinn, who suffered a medial cruciate ligament damage in opposition to Poland within the opening fixture. She’ll miss the remainder of the tournament, marring the marketing campaign for the 2022 runners up. Whereas a win is probably going, it’s not assured with Pernille Harder totally match for Denmark.
Germany have been tipped as one of many attainable finalists and early safety out of the group stage will present them some respiratory room in opposition to their largest group stage opponents, Sweden, on Saturday. — Emily Keogh
Poland vs. Sweden
Odds (by way of ESPN BET): Poland (+850), Draw (+500), Sweden (-500)
Whereas there’s nonetheless an extended approach to go, Sweden would possibly simply be the darkish horses of this summer season’s match. Peter Gerhardsson’s aspect kicked off their marketing campaign with a battling victory over Denmark and, whereas they seemed a way from their finest, they’ve a squad filled with each high quality and expertise.
In fact, Poland know they want a outcome having misplaced their opening match. If they’re able to summon the sort of defensive resolve they confirmed within the first half final day trip, they could simply stand an opportunity.
If each Germany and Sweden win, the highest two locations can be determined with a sport to go. — Beth Lindop