The group stage of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 has officially wrapped up, and now we’re in knockout mode! With record-breaking crowds, shocking moments, and world-class performances, the tournament in Switzerland is continuing to make history as the biggest EURO yet. Finally, eight teams are moving onto the quarter-finals, including powerhouses like France, England, and Spain, all battling each other for European glory. The journey to the finals is getting closer and closer, but if the first half of the tournament is anything to go by, we should all expect the unexpected. The stakes have never been higher going into the quarter-finals, and fans are gearing up for what’s sure to be the most electrifying event so far. Keep reading for the highlights from the group stage and what’s coming next in the knockouts!
This tournament has been full of firsts, and the group stages weren’t any different! Switzerland kicked things off by breaking records with a crowd of 34,063 fans in attendance for their opening match against Norway. It was the largest crowd for a women’s football (or soccer as we call it) match ever in the country. But that’s not all! When it was time for the final group matches to start, over 600,000 tickets were sold, breaking the record for overall ticket sales from EURO 2022 before a ball was even kicked! Throughout it all, every group delivered masterful performances that had fans on the edge of their seats! Group A rose to the top with a perfect record and eight goals, which was their most successful group performance ever. While hosts Switzerland secured a last-minute draw to reach their first-ever Women’s EURO quarter-final appearance. Group B was dominated by none other than the reigning world champions, Spain, who scored a whopping 14 goals in just three games, tying the EURO record. Italy fought for their place as runners-up despite a 3-1 loss to Spain. In Group C, Sweden beat Germany 4-1 and claimed the top spot. Germany still made it through despite falling behind and shouldn’t be underestimated going into the knockout stage. Finally in Group D, France outshined the rest, scoring 11 goals and adding three wins to their impressive resume. The defending champions, England, were close behind, bouncing back from an opening loss quickly to dominate their final two matches. No one scored more than Spain in the group stage, not even close. With a confident squad at their arsenal, the reigning world champions are expected to carry on their success in the quarter-finals. Sweden is also shaping up to be strong contenders, topping their group and demolishing Germany in the process. While hosts Switzerland are desperate for their own fairytale ending and after their last-minute qualification, we're predicting they won’t go down without a fight!
With eight teams left standing and only four games remaining, the quarter-final lineup is something you won’t want to miss! Winners will move on to the semifinals on July 22nd and 23rd, with the finals happening July 27th. Mark your calendars, here’s the upcoming schedule for the quarter-finals (21:00 CET):
● 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)
All 2025 Women’s EURO Cup matches will be broadcast through UEFA’s global partners. You can also stream select games free on UEFA.tv in select countries. Please check the individual broadcaster schedules for exact details of the coverage here.
With 600,000 tickets sold, legendary teams, and host nation Switzerland still in the running, the last half of the tournament is expected to have even more drama, goals, and record-breaking moments as we get closer to the final in Basel. Can’t get enough of the Women’s EURO excitement? Check out our collection of 2025 Topps Women’s Euro Stickers at SoccerCards.ca!
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