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UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 – Ultimate Guide to the Group Stage

Euro 2025 groups

From 2 to 27 July 2025, Europe’s top women’s football nations will battle it out in Switzerland. Sixteen teams. Eight cities. One champion. Here's your full breakdown of the group stage — who’s who, how they got here, what to expect, and who to watch.

📋 Overview of the Groups

Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland
Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy
Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden
Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

🟩 Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland

Switzerland

  • Qualification: Hosts (automatic)
  • Profile: Technical team with home advantage. Previous appearances showed potential — now is the time to deliver.
  • Star Player: Viola Calligaris – versatile full-back, powerful shot, strong leadership in defence.

Norway

  • Qualification: Unbeaten group winners
  • Profile: Former champions with a blend of youth and experience. Looking to erase past underperformances.
  • Star Players: Frida Maanum – dynamic midfielder for Arsenal, and Caroline Graham Hansen – dribbling wizard from Barcelona.

Iceland

  • Qualification: Second in group, direct qualification
  • Profile: Physically tough, defensively disciplined, and always competitive. A tough nut for any favourite.
  • Star Player: Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir – explosive winger known for speed and clinical finishing.

Finland

  • Qualification: Surprised by winning their group
  • Profile: Determined underdogs. Efficient, organized, and capable of capitalizing on set pieces.
  • Star Player: Linda Sällström – one of Finland’s most capped and most consistent attacking threats.

📈 Prediction (FIFA Rank):

  1. Norway
  2. Switzerland
  3. Iceland
  4. Finland

🟨 Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

Spain

  • Qualification: Perfect campaign
  • Profile: Technical mastery, fluid possession, and immense individual talent. Heavy favourites.
  • Star Player: Mariona Caldentey – creative force in midfield, capable of unlocking any defence.

Portugal

  • Qualification: Through playoffs
  • Profile: Fast-improving side, relying on technique and heart. Still building their major tournament legacy.
  • Star Player: Andreia Norton – playmaker with vision and exceptional passing range.

Belgium

  • Qualification: Won their qualifying group
  • Profile: Smart, clinical, and very reliant on counter-attacks. Dangerous when underestimated.
  • Star Player: Tessa Wullaert – captain, top scorer, and absolute focal point of Belgian attack.

Italy

  • Qualification: One of best second-placed teams
  • Profile: Tactically savvy, defensively strong. They bring tournament experience and resilience.
  • Star Player: Sara Gama – veteran centre-back, calm leader, and national icon.

📈 Prediction (FIFA Rank):

  1. Spain
  2. Italy
  3. Belgium
  4. Portugal

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🟦 Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden

Germany

  • Qualification: Unbeaten, 1 goal conceded
  • Profile: 8-time champions. Powerful midfield, high pressing, and elite mentality.
  • Star Players: Lena Oberdorf – defensive engine and Giulia Gwinn – explosive full-back with attacking instinct.

Poland

  • Qualification: First-ever Women’s EURO!
  • Profile: Historic debut. Physical team with a strong striker, hoping to cause upsets.
  • Star Player: Ewa Pajor – top scorer in Bundesliga, clinical and confident finisher.

Denmark

  • Qualification: Won group with one draw
  • Profile: A mix of flair and grit. 2017 runners-up. Always a dangerous tournament team.
  • Star Player: Pernille Harder – elite forward, capable of turning a game on her own.

Sweden

  • Qualification: Dominated qualifying group
  • Profile: Consistently world-class. Strong defence, dominant aerial play, and calm under pressure.
  • Star Player: Kosovare Asllani – graceful on the ball, key creator, long-time leader.

📈 Prediction (FIFA Rank):

  1. Germany
  2. Sweden
  3. Denmark
  4. Poland

🟥 Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

France

  • Qualification: 7 wins, 1 draw, 0 goals conceded
  • Profile: One of the strongest squads — but historically inconsistent in knockouts.
  • Star Player: Delphine Cascarino – blistering pace, excellent dribbler, key winger for France.

England

  • Qualification: As defending champions
  • Profile: Reigning queens of Europe. Deep squad, intense tempo, tactical evolution under Wiegman.
  • Star Players: Lauren Hemp – electric winger, and Ella Toone – clutch performer.

Wales

  • Qualification: Playoff breakthrough
  • Profile: Tournament debutants. Passionate, physical, and ready to prove themselves.
  • Star Player: Jess Fishlock – midfield maestro, national icon, and true leader.

Netherlands

  • Qualification: Group winners
  • Profile: 2017 champions looking to bounce back after recent inconsistency.
  • Star Player: Vivianne Miedema – record-breaking striker, finally back from injury.

📈 Prediction (FIFA Rank):

  1. England
  2. France
  3. Netherlands
  4. Wales

🗓️ Must-Watch Fixtures

  • 2 July: Iceland vs Finland (Thun) | Switzerland vs Norway (Basel)
  • 5 July: Wales vs Netherlands (Lucerne) | France vs England (Zurich)
  • 13 July: Netherlands vs France (Basel) | England vs Wales (St. Gallen)
  • 27 July: Final – St. Jakob-Park, Basel

🏟️ Host Cities & Stadiums

Matches will be played in 8 Swiss cities:
Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun, Sion

⚽️ That’s everything you need to follow the Women’s EURO 2025 like a pro. Ready for kickoff?