1) Spain
Spain have been favourites coming into the Euros and, based mostly on their kind in Group B, they nonetheless are. They matched England's Euro 2022 report of 14 targets within the group stage. Alexia Putellas is constant her cost for the Ballon d'Or with three targets and 4 assists and has lit up their midfield whereas the 18-year-old Vicky López has impressed in her first main match. Whereas in sensational kind going ahead, their defence does depart alternatives for his or her opposition. They are going to be favourites to win the quarter-final in opposition to hosts Switzerland however it will likely be a mouth-watering event in Bern.
2) Sweden
Sweden have been undeniably spectacular within the group stage. Whereas Denmark precipitated them just a few points of their opening win, Peter Gerhardsson's aspect actually obtained their title problem up and operating with a complete victory over Poland and a demolition of Germany. That marked their first Euros win over the Germans in six makes an attempt. Spreading targets across the group is a bonus however the defence stays their weak point, significantly when in opposition to tempo. However, they go into the quarter-finals unbeaten in 15 matches and filled with confidence.
3) France
France caught the attention by outplaying England of their Group D opener and so they appear like a group on an unbeaten run. The way of their comeback in opposition to the Netherlands will solely have helped their confidence. The power of their large play is second to none with Sandy Baltimore and Delphine Cascarino in good kind. Their No 9 Marie-Antoinette Katoto has additionally opened her account for the match, placing to mattress the ghosts of Euro 2022 the place she suffered an ACL damage. As with many sides on this match, they've defensive frailties that may be exploited as all three opponents within the group confirmed.
4) England
England began the match slowly with defeat by France however have began to click on into gear. For Sarina Wiegman's aspect it was extra the style of that opening efficiency that was disappointing, however they've since put issues proper. A few tweaks to their sport plan and so they scored a mixed 10 targets in opposition to the Netherlands and Wales. Lauren James is displaying precisely what she is about on this main stage whereas Ella Toone is enjoying among the greatest soccer of her profession. The Lionesses nonetheless look frail defensively, particularly when confronted with a powerful transitional aspect.
5) Norway
Progressing with three wins from three seems to be spectacular however whenever you delve into Norway's performances issues look rather less rosy. Gemma Grainger's aspect have been anticipated to prime Group A however they've struggled for cohesion. Switzerland and Finland each gave them a scare however the expertise and high quality of Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham Hansen got here by way of. With Italy up subsequent, they may really feel they've an opportunity to progress deep into the competitors.
6) Germany
The way of their 4-1 drubbing by Sweden may have left a bitter style earlier than the quarter-finals. Two wins from two earlier than that assembly in Zurich obtained the job finished for Christian Wück's aspect however they haven't seemed convincing, significantly defensively. The lack of captain Giulia Gwinn to a medial ligament knee damage of their opening victory in opposition to Poland was a blow and they're going to now must do with out her back-up Carlotta Wamser for the subsequent match after her good impression of a goalkeeper earned her a straight purple card.
7) Switzerland
Soccer fever has swept by way of Switzerland as Pia Sundhage's group progressed to the European Championship knockouts for the primary time. The hosts' prospects seemed unsure given their detached kind, however they've impressed, their youthful aspect embracing the alternatives of a significant match. Captain and centurion Lia Wälti continues to steer by instance whereas Géraldine Reuteler has stood out with three Participant of the Match profitable performances. A dramatic injury-time equaliser from Riola Xhemaili in opposition to Finland to ship them by way of solely added to the fairytale.
8) Italy
Andrea Soncin's aspect have been many individuals's darkish horses coming into the match, and with out setting the world alight, they've impressed in reaching the knockouts for the primary time since 2013. An edgy win over Belgium after a surprise purpose by Arianna Caruso obtained their marketing campaign up and operating however was adopted by a disappointing draw with Portugal, marked by wastefulness in entrance of purpose. However they put in a powerful displaying in defeat by Spain, significantly within the first half, to point out they will develop into the competitors. 1 / 4-final encounter with Norway is a big alternative.
9) Finland
One of many shock packages, Finland gained admiration for his or her impressed performances regardless of their elimination. A gap win over Iceland marked their first at a Euros in 16 years and represented achievement for Marko Saloranta and his aspect. Their efficiency in opposition to Norway caught the attention regardless of defeat as they put Gemma Grainger's group underneath important stress. The way of the draw in opposition to Switzerland was heartbreaking – an injury-time equaliser from the hosts knocked Helmarit out – however this creating squad will take a lot from the expertise.
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10) Netherlands
A marketing campaign that began brightly quickly descended into chaos. Their opening day win and the celebrations round Vivianne Miedema's a centesimal purpose appear to be a distant reminiscence after two dispiriting defeats by England and France. Group D was all the time going to be a problem however to concede 9 in two matches is a severe concern. There's disruption behind the scenes with Andries Jonker's departure imminent – and there was a press room spat between him and a Dutch journalist. Then Daniëlle van de Donk initially stated she had been match after not beginning in opposition to England, earlier than backtracking, whereas the captain Miedema didn't get on the pitch of their ultimate match.
11) Belgium
Belgium's performances didn't reveal something that was not already recognized about Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir's aspect – power in transition and harmful in assault however leaky in defence and missing construction. That counterattacking power proved fruitful at occasions and so they exploited Spain admirably earlier than being dismantled on the different finish of the sector. A final-day victory over Portugal to keep away from ending final in Group C added a gloss and the 25-year-old ahead, Mariam Toloba, was a stand-out performer all through.
12) Poland
Poland's first main match may have given the coach, Nina Patalon, and her group loads of learnings and recollections as they appear to construct. They achieved a sequence of firsts – Natalia Padilla-Bidas made historical past with their first purpose on this stage whereas they held off a Danish comeback to safe their first win within the ultimate sport. The opening efficiency in opposition to Germany was admirable regardless of defeat. It's an thrilling time for the ladies's sport in Poland and this outing, nonetheless temporary, will assist.
13) Portugal
Francisco Neto's aspect got here into the match on a downward spiral that was made extra emphatic by the style of their emotional opening day defeat by Spain. There isn't any disgrace in shedding to La Roja however the 5 targets conceded simply illustrated how poor they've been defensively in 2025. Diana Gomes's late equaliser in opposition to Italy offered one of many extra dramatic video games of the group stage. Maybe a rethink is required as they appear to World Cup qualification.
14) Denmark
Group C was all the time going to be robust for the Danes however this was their worst Euros efficiency. It will possibly't have helped that the supervisor, Andrée Jeglertz, was introduced as Manchester Metropolis's new supervisor on the eve of their first sport. Denmark seemed vivid in spells however by no means actually mounted a problem and toiled when Pernille More durable was marked out of a sport. They managed to salvage a bit satisfaction with late fightback in opposition to Poland however nonetheless succumbed to defeat and it proved too little too late. A tragic ending to Nadia Nadim's profession.
15) Wales
The bottom-ranked group within the match have been all the time going to wrestle within the Group of the Demise. Rhian Wilkinson's aspect didn't get the luck of the draw of their main match bow. Regardless of three defeats, there can be lots the Welsh can take again to Wales to attempt to again up this achievement. That their first purpose in a European Championships was scored by Jess Fishlock appeared inevitable and the 38-year-old will now have a giant choice to make about her future. Wilkinson pointed to the health hole between her aspect and the others whereas additionally making a rallying name to extend entry to sport for women in Wales.
16) Iceland
If Fifa World rankings are an actual measure of a group, Iceland would have been the favourites in Group A regardless of registering one win since July 2024. Nonetheless, Hildur Antonsdóttir's opening-day purple card set the tone for a tough marketing campaign all spherical for Þorsteinn Halldórsson's aspect, that noticed them defeated thrice. A late rally in opposition to Norway provides hope for the long run however there's an overreliance on the expertise of Sveindís Jónsdóttir. The 20-year-old ahead Katla Tryggvadóttir seemed vivid on her main match debut.
