Norway Defeats Switzerland 2-1 in Euro 2025 Opener

Switzerland took an early lead through Nadine Riesen in their Women's Euro 2025 opener against Norway at St. Jakob-Park, but ultimately lost 2-1 after a header by Ada Hegerberg and a Swiss own goal. Hegerberg also missed a penalty during the match, while a Swiss penalty appeal was overturned following a VAR review. Despite dominating the first half and generating multiple chances, Switzerland was unable to equalize. The defeat marked Switzerland's third narrow loss to Norway in 2025 and ended a streak of 12 consecutive wins for Women's Euros host nations in tournament openers. Norway's victory puts them atop Group A, with Finland in second place after their win over Iceland. Swiss players expressed pride in their performance and the strong home support, despite the disappointing result.