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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Underway as Group Stage Opens in Switzerland

Under a record €41 million prize pool across eight host cities, 16 nations begin their bid for continental glory

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Overview

  • Finland secured a 1-0 victory over Iceland in Thun to register the first win of the group stage.
  • Hosts Switzerland faced Norway in the opening fixture at St. Jakob-Park in Basel on July 2.
  • England defend their title against France on July 5 while Spain kick off against Portugal on July 3, setting up high-profile clashes early in the competition.
  • Poland and Wales make their major-tournament debuts, joining 14 returning sides in the expanded 16-team format.
  • UEFA has boosted the total prize fund to €41 million and eased stadium rules to allow half-liter water bottles in response to a heat wave, reflecting increased investment and fan comfort.