The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is set to kick off with an exciting Group A match between Switzerland and Norway. The game will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
Switzerland, as the host nation, hopes to leverage the home crowd advantage to secure a positive start. However, they face a tough challenge against Norway, a team they have historically struggled against in the competition. In their previous encounters, Norway dominated, winning the first four matches with an aggregate score of 21-0. While Switzerland managed a 2-1 victory in a 2016 Olympic play-off, Norway has won twice against them this year in Women's Nations League fixtures.
Pia Sundhage, the coach of Switzerland, aims to lead her team to success despite the absence of key forward Ramona Bachmann, who suffered an ACL injury. Sundhage is also facing criticism for including Lia Wälti, an Arsenal midfielder, on the roster despite her not being fully fit due to a knee injury. The Swiss will look to players like Lia Wälti, Viola Calligaris, and Luana Bühler to step up and perform well. Youngster Sydney Schertenleib could also make a name for herself in her first major tournament.
Norway, coached by Gemma Grainger, is considered a favorite to win the group. They have had recent success against Switzerland, defeating them twice in the Nations League. The Norwegian team boasts talented players such as Caroline Graham Hansen, Ada Hegerberg, Ingrid Engen, Guro Reiten, and Elisa Terland. Keep an eye on Signe Gaupset, a rising star in Norwegian women's soccer.
The match is scheduled for 9:00 PM CET. For viewers in the United States, the game will be broadcast on FOX with a live stream available on Fubo.
Predicted lineups:
Both teams are eager to make a strong statement in their opening match of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Switzerland hopes to capitalize on their home advantage and break their historical struggles against Norway. Meanwhile, Norway aims to continue their winning streak against the Swiss and establish themselves as a top contender in the tournament.
