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In the history of the women’s European Championship dating back to 1982, only five nations have claimed the trophy: Sweden, Netherlands and England have each won once — the latter two under the guidance of Sarina Wiegman — while Norway have earned the title twice and Germany have dominated with eight victories.
Now, from July 2-27, 16 nations will compete at Euro 2025 in Switzerland for the chance to be crowned European champions.
The stakes are higher than ever, with prize money more than doubled compared with the previous tournament. The 16 teams will share €41 million, with each federation receiving at least €1.8 million and required to allocate at least 30% to players. The eventual champions stand to earn up to €5.1 million.
There are plenty of storylines, so how will it all shape up?
Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton, Beth Lindop, Julien Laurens and Sam Marsden will be on the ground at the tournament this summer, so here is their assessment of the teams.
GROUP A
Nickname: La Nati (The National Team)
FIFA rank: 23
Manager: Pia Sundhage
Record in 2025: W0, D2, L4
Group stage fixtures: Norway (July 2), Iceland (July 6), Finland (July 10)
Key player to watch: Lia Wälti
Fresh off Arsenal’s unexpected triumph in the Champions League, Wälti remains the heartbeat of a Swiss side in transition. A composed and commanding presence in midfield, she anchors the team with quiet authority. As the long-standing captain, Wälti is the bridge between seasoned stalwarts and emerging talent. At 31, she will play at what could be her final major tournament, and it is all the more poignant that it is on home soil. In every sense, she is the team’s lynchpin.
Potential breakout star: Sydney Schertenleib
After a season at European powerhouse Barcelona, where she shares the stage with a pair of two-time Ballon d’Or winners in Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, 18-year-old…
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