The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is set to be the 14th edition of the tournament, bringing together the best women's national teams in Europe to compete for the coveted title. Hosted in Switzerland from July 2nd to July 27th, 2025, this edition marks the third time the tournament has expanded to include 16 teams, promising a more exciting and competitive event.

The Road to Switzerland

The qualification process for the Women's Euro 2025 was comprehensive, involving all 55 UEFA national teams, with the exception of Russia, who were suspended from UEFA and FIFA competitions, and Gibraltar, Liechtenstein and San Marino, who did not submit an entry. The teams participated in the 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League, which also served as part of the Euro 2025 qualifying process. The teams were divided into three leagues (A, B, and C) based on their performance in the Nations League. The top two teams in each League A group automatically qualified for the final tournament, along with the host nation, Switzerland. The remaining seven spots were determined through two rounds of play-offs held between October and December 2024.

The Qualified Teams

The sixteen teams that have secured their place in the final tournament are:

• Host: Switzerland
• Qualified from League Stage: England, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark and Iceland.
• Qualified through play-offs: Belgium, Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Wales.

Notably, Poland and Wales will be making their first-ever appearances in a major finals tournament, adding a fresh dynamic to the competition.

The Groups

The teams have been divided into four groups:

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

Players to Watch

Each team boasts a roster of talented players, many of whom are stars in their respective domestic leagues. Some players to keep an eye on include:

• Mariona Caldentey (Spain): A key player for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team, Caldentey brings creativity and experience to the attack.
• Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France): One of the most prolific strikers in Europe, Katoto's goal-scoring ability will be crucial for France's chances.
• Aggie Beever-Jones (England): A young and exciting talent, Beever-Jones has the potential to make a big impact for the defending champions.
• Stina Blackstenius (Sweden): Blackstenius's experience and eye for goal make her a constant threat to opposing defenses.
• Sarina Wiegman (England): As a coach, she has won the last two Women's EUROs: with the Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022.

Tournament Format and Venues

The tournament will follow a standard format, with the group stage followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. Matches will be held in eight cities across Switzerland: Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Sion, Thun, and Zurich. The opening match will be held in Arena Thun between Iceland and Finland. The final will be played at St. Jakob Park in Basel.

England's Title Defense

England enters the tournament as the defending champions, having won the 2022 edition on home soil. However, they face a tough challenge in Group D, which includes France, the Netherlands, and Wales. Sarina Wiegman's side will be looking to replicate their success from 2022, but they will need to overcome strong competition from other top teams. The Lionesses' squad numbers for the tournament have been revealed with Hannah Hampton as 1, Lucy Bronze as 2 and Niamh Charles as 3.

The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 promises to be a thrilling tournament, showcasing the growth and development of women's football across Europe. With talented players, competitive teams, and world-class venues, this edition is set to be one of the most memorable yet.