Spain, Italy Win Euro 2025 Openers in Switzerland

Spain and Italy both started their UEFA Women's Euro 2025 campaigns with wins, as Spain defeated Portugal 5-0 and Italy secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium in Group B openers. Spain's win featured two goals from Esther Gonzalez and one each from Alexia Putellas and 18-year-old Vicky Lopez. Italy's win, their first in the tournament since 2017, came from Arianna Caruso's goal just before halftime. Both matches began with a minute's silence in tribute to Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident. The tournament is being contested by sixteen nations across Switzerland, with the final scheduled for July 27 in Basel. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals.