The tournament began with an exciting group stage, seeing teams divided into four groups of four. Matches were strategically spread across eight picturesque Swiss venues: Basel (St. Jakob-Park), Bern (Stadion Wankdorf), Geneva (Stade de Genève), Zurich (Stadion Letzigrund), St. Gallen (Arena St. Gallen), Lucerne (Allmend Stadion), Thun (Arena Thun), and Sion (Stade de Tourbillon).
The group stage, running from July 2 to July 13, delivered numerous memorable moments and fierce competition, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout phase.
The quarter-finals, held from July 16 to July 19, intensified the battle for supremacy. Key matchups included:
Wednesday, July 16: Norway vs. Italy (Geneva)
Thursday, July 17: Sweden vs. England (Zurich)
Friday, July 18: Spain vs. Switzerland (Bern)
Saturday, July 19: France vs. Germany (Basel)
Following the exhilarating quarter-finals, the semi-finals took place earlier this week, determining the two formidable finalists:
Tuesday, July 22: England vs. Italy (Geneva)
Wednesday, July 23: Germany vs. Spain (Zurich)
These gripping encounters have set the stage for a spectacular grand finale.
The Final Showdown:
The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 will conclude with a highly anticipated final between England and Spain on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 CET (17:00 WAT). This final is a tantalizing rematch of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final, promising a compelling contest between two of women's football's most dominant forces.
Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting this showdown, which will crown the champions of European women's football for 2025.