The 2025 Women’s European Championship is into the ultimate group video games. Let’s catch you up on what’s taking place, what you’ve got missed and what’s nonetheless to return.
We are going to replace this file all through every matchday with the uproar reporting, evaluation and enjoyable from the competitors.
– Women’s Euro 2025 bracket, results and fixtures schedule
The lead: Germany collapse as Sweden win Group C
ZURICH — Germany‘s Carlotta Wamser went from hero to zero, organising the opening objective earlier than receiving a straight crimson card a 3rd of the best way into the sport. The ten-player facet squandered their alternative to prime Group C with a 4-1 loss to Sweden. It is solely the fifth time they’ve misplaced in 49 Euros video games, and their biggest-ever defeat on the event.
It was all going Germany’s means for the primary 12 minutes, with 5 pictures heading in the right direction and one objective arrange by Wamser on the appropriate for Jule Brand — who has been concerned with 4 of the 5 objectives this marketing campaign so far. However in permitting Sweden to equalize by way of Stina Blackstenius, and steal the lead by way of Smilla Holmberg‘s Euros debut objective, all of it started to crumble for Germany.
The eight-time winners and final version’s finalists have been handed a crimson card within the thirty first minute as Wamser — Germany’s backup proper again behind Guilia Gwinn, who is ready to overlook the rest of the event following a medial cruciate ligament harm — dealt with the ball on the objective line making an attempt to stop Fridolina Rolfö‘s strike. The previous Barcelona participant then transformed from the spot to additional the demolition job earlier than Lina Hurtig blighted any hopes Germany had of coming again, coolly tapping house with composure to spare. Sweden, as a reward for ending on the prime of the group, will keep in Zurich and face the runners-up of Group D, whereas Germany will head again to Basel to face the winner of that group. — Emily Keogh
Right this moment’s prime Euro 2025 information
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Sights and sounds round Euro 2025
Poland cap off event of firsts with conquer Denmark
With each groups already eradicated, there was technically not a lot to play for in Lucerne, Switzerland. However Poland had every thing to play for, and it confirmed. Nina Patalon’s facet created a small slice of historical past in beating a dismal Denmark 3-2, scoring their first objectives and securing their first win on the Euros.
You may really feel what this meant to debutants Poland on the pitch and within the stands, the place supporters celebrated as if they’d certified for the following spherical. Natalia Padilla-Bidas, who scored Poland’s first objective, regarded like she may barely imagine it. Even Ewa Pajor, who scores so continuously for Barcelona, toasted her tremendous header with additional oomph, given its significance again in her homeland and what she hopes the workforce’s presence in Switzerland will do for soccer within the nation.
The second half was not as straightforward. Denmark briefly threatened to return again. Janni Thomsen acquired them again within the sport, and VAR dominated out an equalizer earlier than Martyna Wiankowska added Poland’s third. Signe Bruun‘s late comfort arrange a tense ending however couldn’t stop Denmark shedding their third group sport to register their worst-ever efficiency on the Euros. To make issues worse, star ahead Pernille Harder was additionally taken off injured. This has been a event to overlook for the 2017 runners-up. — Sam Marsden
Guijarro highlights Spain weaknesses and her “offended expression”
Spain breezed by means of Group B with three wins, scoring 14 occasions to match the report for objectives scored within the group stage set by holders England three years in the past. Nonetheless, additionally they conceded three and have been often troubled by each Belgium and Italy, particularly on set performs and in transition.
Midfielder Patri Guijarro stated the world champions are conscious of their weaknesses and dealing onerous to appropriate them forward of Friday’s quarterfinal towards hosts Switzerland.
“With lifeless balls, [it can be difficult] once they’re greater or stronger than you,” she stated.
“As for transitions, we wish to have the ball, we attempt to push the opponent again and hold the ball of their half. So it is regular that counterattacks are a technique groups can attempt to catch us out.
“We work on it. We all know now we have to be talking on a regular basis, understanding the place we should be positioned as a result of we all know it is a weak spot. The vital factor is we’re analyzing it and making an attempt to enhance.”
Because the holding midfielder, the soiled work of breaking apart counters usually falls on Guijarro, however she insists she enjoys it — even when her teammates joke about her vexed expression as she snuffs out assaults.
“There are occasions once they ask me: ‘Do you take pleasure in taking part in soccer?'” she laughed. “As a result of I am so self-demanding, they take a look at me and see this offended face. … However I do take pleasure in it, actually! It is a part of my sport.” — Marsden
Bonmatí attracts tons for her shirt
How do you resolve who to offer your shirt to once you’re some of the sought-after gamers on the Euros?
That was the issue going through back-to-back Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí after Spain’s win over Italy on Friday. Considering on the spot, the Barcelona star determined the fairest approach to do it was with an improvised draw of kinds.
She considered a quantity between one and 20 and requested the supporters looking for her shirt to guess what it was. After a number of guesses, somebody shouted 11, prompting a nod from Bonmatí and the passing of the jersey. It might or could not have been a coincidence that the recipient additionally gave the impression to be the fan with the largest signal devoted to Spain’s No. 6. — Marsden
Kika shines brilliant earlier than Portugal fade away
Kika Nazareth produced a titanic effort to attempt to hold Portugal within the Euros on Friday, solely to see her workforce come up quick. Nazareth was not speculated to be right here. The Barcelona midfielder had ankle surgical procedure on the finish of March and was dominated out for 4 months. She made a outstanding restoration to characteristic within the 1-1 draw towards Italy on Monday after which produced one of many finals’ most unbelievable, if finally unrewarded, shows towards Belgium.
Regardless of the minutes towards Italy being her first since March 12, Nazareth stood head and shoulders forward of everybody within the Portugal and Belgium match. She led the sport in touches (86), accomplished passes (44), probabilities created (5), assists (one), recoveries (seven), carries (55), carry distance (360 meters) and tried take-ons (13), however was powerless as a 2-1 loss despatched Os Navegadores house.
Portugal might be left questioning what may have been if she had been absolutely match for the beginning of the Euros, but additionally hopeful that progress won’t be distant along with her main the workforce. — Marsden
Beever-Jones takes pleasure as England’s tour diarist
Aggie Beever-Jones‘ chat with the media on Friday ought to’ve been way more hectic than it was.
Her courageous FA chaperone was shielding her from a wasps’ nest, however she was calm — ignoring the buzzing, irritating swarm round her — as she spoke about life in Zurich with the Lionesses.
Her sport time has been restricted to this point on the Euros, however she’s taking full benefit of the expertise. She’s studying all she will be able to about life at a serious event — hopefully the primary of a number of — and he or she’s journaling every thing as she goes alongside. She calls it her “reminiscence ebook” and it additionally combines noting down something about experiences and classes along with her ardour for pictures.
“I’ve acquired fairly into pictures so I take footage,” Beever-Jones says. “I’ve acquired my very own little wall chart of every sport. It is a ebook filled with all of the recollections and little particulars that generally you would possibly overlook.
“Day-after-day now we have a wellness [session], and one of many physios writes a quote on the wall. I simply at all times write it down, and attempt to discover the enjoyment within the little issues.”
She has been appointed the squad’s unofficial photographer. She’s acquired her movie digital camera and has been taking photographs of a few of her teammates with their households.
She added: “I’ve a movie digital camera which I like, the prints are in my journal. I’ve acquired a number of Polaroids caught in there.” — Tom Hamilton
Wales’ Morgan takes followers inside camp
Wales worldwide Ffion Morgan is among the many gamers making historical past this summer season by representing her nation at their first main event.
The previous Bristol City ahead has made certain to doc the entire highlights of her time in Switzerland, sharing each day movies of camp life on her TikTok page.
In her most up-to-date video, Morgan confirmed how the gamers get better after a match day, vlogging the aftermath of Wales’ defeat to France. From carrying compression pants to periods within the ice tub, Morgan’s movies provide an actual perception into what life is like for elite gamers at a serious event.
It is also clear to see that, regardless of failing to progress from their group, the Wales camp are totally having fun with their time in Switzerland. Morgan additionally famous how — in addition to spending loads of time along with her teammates, having fun with time within the swimming pool and taking part in Jenga — the Welsh FA has made certain to schedule loads of time for the gamers to spend with their households and take within the native sights.
With greater than 100,000 TikTok followers to her title, Morgan could nicely have a future in presenting when she decides to hold up her boots. — Beth Lindop
Star participant of the day
Smilla Holmberg, Sweden
Holmberg, in her first begin at a European Championship, not solely scored however stored Klara Bühl at bay, eradicating one in every of Germany’s largest attacking threats. Remarkably, it is solely her second sport for the nationwide workforce. She earned her first senior call-up for the Euros and made her debut towards Denmark earlier within the group stage. The Hammarby IF defender is simply 18 and already exhibiting why Sweden have fast-tracked her transition to the nationwide workforce, conscious that she is among the subsequent large gamers for the nation. — Keogh
Match previews, odds for Sunday
England vs. Wales
Odds (by way of ESPN BET
): England (-2500), Draw (+1300), Wales (+2300)
England know {that a} win towards Wales might be sufficient to ebook their place within the knockout levels of the Euros. They struggled of their opener towards France, however impressed of their 4-0 win over the Dutch on Wednesday.
England have a completely match squad obtainable for Sunday’s match in St. Gallen, and supervisor Sarina Wiegman is predicted to make minimal modifications in what stays a must-win situation.
Wales face their neighbors off the again of two defeats, however they’ve created historical past with their first-ever main event objective of their 4-1 loss to France final trip. However the Welsh are determined to bloody England’s nostril. In an emotional information convention on Saturday, Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson stated they need to “spoil” England’s get together. They, too, have each outfield participant match, however goalkeeper Poppy Soper was injured on the eve of the match. — Hamilton
Netherlands vs. France
Odds (by way of ESPN BET): Netherlands (+380), Draw (+290), France (-145)
France, having secured two wins from two matches, are ideally positioned to advance from the group stage but once more.
A victory will assure them prime spot within the desk. Even a slim loss to the Netherlands would see them by means of, except the Dutch can overturn a frightening three-goal deficit to complicate the head-to-head and goal-difference tiebreakers among the many prime three sides. For the Netherlands, there’s loads at stake.
That heavy 4-0 defeat to England has left them in peril of an early exit. Nonetheless, a win over France, mixed with an England loss or draw, would see them leapfrog the reigning champions and progress at England’s expense.
With either side determined to achieve the knockout stage, it guarantees to be a fiery and hard-fought encounter. France would possibly choose to rotate with qualification all however inside their grasp, however the margin for error is slim, and with Les Blues having did not make waves in earlier tournaments, it’s unlikely they may need to relinquish any consolation they’ve. — Keogh