The Netherlands did not have a smooth journey to the Euros and qualified in the final group game, away against Norway in the coastal town of Bergen.
Wales are making their long-awaited debut at a major tournament, but they are not content to travel to Switzerland as glorified tourists. They aim to emulate their male counterparts at France 2016 and travel deep into the knockout phase.
All the final squads for the tournament have now been named. Here are the final 23-player lists for each country.
Aston Villa could be set to sell a stake in their women’s team at a valuation of more than £100million, sources have told Football Insider.
Fiorentina have announced the permanent signing of Agnese Bonfantini from Juventus on a contract running until 2027.
The player spent several seasons out on loan—first at Sampdoria, then Inter Milan, and most recently with Fiorentina.
Bonfantini scored nine goals last season across Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Women’s Champions League, earning her a well-deserved permanent deal with the club. (Source: women'sfootball.blog)
Sweden Women will head into the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on a 12-match unbeaten run, as Norway became the latest side to fail to get the better of their neighbours, who ran out 2-0 winners in Oslo.
Finland Women lost their five-match unbeaten run on the eve of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship thanks to a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in a warm-up friendly before the tournament.
After 15 successive wins in this fixture, this was quite grim, often grisly, occasionally gruesome, as Ireland were thoroughly bested in all departments.
Last month France head coach, Laurent Bonadei, made the controversial decision to drop the captain Wendie Renard, the vice-captain Eugénie Le Sommer, who also happens to be the most capped female player in France of all time, as well as Kenza Dali.
For Australia, Alex Chidiac and Emily Gielnik are straight back into the starting XI, and Montemurro has given Teagan Micah her 7th start in a row in goal despite Mackenzie Arnold being back from injury. (Source: The Guardian)
Spain are in exceptional form, with a settled squad and only a few lingering doubts. With a stellar cast including Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Laia Aleixandri, Irene Paredes, Esther González, Ona Batlle and Patri Guijarro, they are the only team in Switzerland with two double Ballon d’Or winners – an accolade La Roja have dominated since 2021.
“The feeling is the same as in 2019,” says Cristiana Girelli, one of the main protagonists of the World Cup that changed the history of Italy’s women’s national team. That was the year Italy topped their group ahead of Australia and reached the quarter-finals.
Chelsea will look to defend their title next season but could face fierce competition from the likes of European champions Arsenal, Manchester United, and Man City.
Taylor Hinds is set to end her five-year stay at Liverpool and join European champions Arsenal on a free transfer.
What a night it was in Kentucky. Racing Louisville’s 2–0 win over the defending champions, the Orlando Pride, was one of the biggest results in the team’s history.