Euro 2025 Overview
The upcoming Euro 2025 in Switzerland, scheduled from July 2 to July 27, will feature 16 teams vying for the title, which has been claimed by just five nations since the tournament’s inception in 1982. Germany leads the pack with eight titles, followed by Norway with two. England, the Netherlands, and Sweden have each secured the championship once, with Sarina Wiegman at the helm for both the Netherlands and England.
This year, the stakes are elevated significantly as the prize pool has surged to €41 million, more than double the amount from the previous tournament. Each participating nation is set to receive a minimum of €1.8 million, with the champions potentially pocketing €5.1 million. Excitement is building around the narratives forming around this prestigious competition.
Team Profiles
Switzerland
- Nickname: La Nati (The National Team)
- FIFA Ranking: 23
- Manager: Pia Sundhage
- 2025 Record: W0, D2, L4
- Group Matches: vs Norway (July 2), vs Iceland (July 6), vs Finland (July 10)
Switzerland’s squad is led by captain Lia Wälti, a seasoned player who is anticipated to play her last major tournament on home turf. However, the absence of injured star Ramona Bachmann raises concerns about the squad’s depth.
Norway
- Nickname: The Grasshoppers
- FIFA Ranking: 16
- Manager: Gemma Grainger
- 2025 Record: 11W, 9D, 8L
- Group Matches: vs Switzerland (July 2), vs Finland (July 6), vs Iceland (July 10)
Norway enters Euro 2025 with a talented roster but struggles with consistency. Winger Frida Leonhardsen is key, along with rising star Gaupset, who is set to make her senior tournament debut.
Iceland
- Nickname: Stelpurnar okkar (Our Girls)
- FIFA Ranking: 13
- Manager: Thorsteinn Halldórsson
- 2025 Record: W2, D2, L2
- Group Matches: vs Finland (July 2), vs Switzerland (July 6), vs Norway (July 10)
With a lack of striking options, Iceland faces an uncertain path in a competitive group. Star defender Guðný F. Jónsdóttir will be central to their hopes of advancing.
Finland
- Nickname: Helmarit (the Boreal Owls)
- FIFA Ranking: 25
- Manager: Marko Saloranta
- 2025 Record: W3, D2, L1
- Group Matches: vs Iceland (July 2), vs Norway (July 6), vs Switzerland (July 10)
Finland’s qualification was a surprise, yet they are underdogs facing established teams. Finishing at least third in their group would be a success.
Spain
- Nickname: La Roja (The Red One)
- FIFA Ranking: 2
- Manager: Montse Tomé
- 2025 Record: W5, D0, L1
- Group Matches: vs Portugal (July 3), vs Belgium (July 7), vs Italy (July 11)
Fresh from a World Cup victory, Spain is a title contender, led by back-to-back Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí.
Portugal
- Nickname: As Navegadoras (The Navigators)
- FIFA Ranking: 22
- Manager: Francisco Neto
- 2025 Record: W1, D1, L4
- Group Matches: vs Spain (July 3), vs Italy (July 7), vs Belgium (July 11)
Portugal faces challenges with injuries to key players and a disappointing Nations League performance. Their capability to progress is uncertain.
Belgium
- Nickname: The Red Flames
- FIFA Ranking: 20
- Manager: Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir
- 2025 Record: W2, D0, L4
- Group Matches: vs Italy (July 3), vs Spain (July 7), vs Portugal (July 11)
Belgium has experienced players like Tine De Caigny capable of leading them through the tournament, but consistency remains a concern.
Italy
- Nickname: Le Azzurre (The Blues)
- FIFA Ranking: 13
- Manager: Andrea Soncin
- 2025 Record: W3, D1, L2
- Group Matches: vs Belgium (July 3), vs Portugal (July 7), vs Spain (July 11)
Italy seeks to mix youth with experience, potentially surprising opponents in their quest for a quarterfinal spot.
Germany
- Nickname: Die Nationalelf (The National Eleven)
- FIFA Ranking: 3
- Manager: Christian Wuck
- 2025 Record: W5, D1, L0
- Group Matches: vs Poland (July 4), vs Denmark (July 8), vs Sweden (July 12)
Germany boasts a strong lineup, including leading scorers like Schüller and burgeoning talents. They are poised for a deep run based on their rich Euros history.
Poland
- Nickname: Orlice (The Eaglesses)
- FIFA Ranking: 27
- Manager: Nina Patalon
- 2025 Record: W5, D1
- Group Matches: vs Germany (July 4), vs Sweden (July 8), vs Denmark (July 12)
As newcomers to a major tournament, Poland will need to rise to the occasion against seasoned teams.
Denmark
- Nickname: De rød-hvide (The Red and White)
- FIFA Ranking: 12
- Manager: Andrée Alexander Jeglertz
- 2025 Record: W3, D0, L3
- Group Matches: vs Sweden (July 4), vs Germany (July 8), vs Poland (July 12)
Denmark aims to leverage the talent of players like Pernille Harder to advance past the group stage.
Sweden
- Nickname: Blågult (The Blue-Yellow)
- FIFA Ranking: 6
- Manager: Peter Gerhardsson
- 2025 Record: W3, D3, L0
- Group Matches: vs Denmark (July 4), vs Poland (July 8), vs Germany (July 12)
With a strong tournament track record, Sweden is a contender but must navigate the mental hurdles of past disappointments.
France
- Nickname: Les Bleues (The Blues)
- FIFA Ranking: 10
- Manager: Laurent Bonadei
- 2025 Record: W6, D0, L0
- Group Matches: vs England (July 5), vs Wales (July 9), vs Netherlands (July 13)
Despite the absence of key veterans, France aims to break through past disappointments and progress past the quarterfinals.
England
- Nickname: The Lionesses
- FIFA Ranking: 4
- Manager: Sarina Wiegman
- 2025 Record: W3, D1, L2
- Group Matches: vs France (July 5), vs Netherlands (July 9), vs Wales (July 13)
With Wiegman’s impressive track record, England looks to contend for the title amidst injuries impacting key players.
Netherlands
- Nickname: (Orange Lionesses)
- FIFA Ranking: 10
- Manager: Andries Jonker
- 2025 Record: W3, D2, L1
- Group Matches: vs Wales (July 5), vs England (July 9), vs France (July 13)
The Netherlands is dealing with managerial changes and player fitness issues but carries the weight of past triumphs into the tournament.
