Women's Euro 2025 Opens in Switzerland with Record Ticket Sales, Germany Seeks Title Return

The Women's Euro 2025 tournament is set to begin with Group A featuring hosts Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Finland, with Switzerland aiming to surpass their previous group stage exits. Switzerland, coached by Pia Sundhage and led by captain Lia Walti, hopes to inspire the nation and advance further in the tournament. Wales is also highlighted for its growing inclusivity in women's football, with efforts to encourage participation among diverse communities despite cultural challenges. In Basel, host city for the opening match, the tournament is expected to boost female football's profile in Switzerland, mirroring the increased participation seen in England after Euro 2022. Germany, the most successful team in Women's Euro history with eight titles, enters Euro 2025 with a young and ambitious squad aiming to reclaim dominance after recent inconsistencies, including a shock group stage exit at the 2023 World Cup. Key players to watch across the tournament include Germany's Lea Schüller and Giulia Gwinn, Denmark's Pernille Harder, Poland's Ewa Pajor making their debut, and Sweden's Fridolina Rolfö, all pivotal for their teams' success in a highly competitive group stage.