By Gethin Thurlow (02/07/2025) Above: Switzerland celebrate scoring against Norway. Photo: UEFA. Iceland 0 – 1 Finland Team news and context: A Scandinavian derby to kick off the Euros, both teams were looking to do something they couldn’t manage in England – win a game. For each, it was perhaps the greatest chance at this,Continue reading “Women’s Euros Group A: Finland v Iceland, Switzerland v Norway”
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Euros preview: Wales
By Gethin Thurlow (2/7/2025) Above: The Cymru squad heading to Switzerland. Photo: Cymru on X For the first time ever, Wales are in a major international tournament. They’ve been thrown right into the deep end with their group: the plucky underdogs will be looking to cause a few upsets, particularly against rivals England. Squad Goalkeepers:Continue reading “Euros preview: Wales”
Euros preview: Netherlands
By Rachel Gore (30/6/25) Above: The Netherlands starting line up ahead of their fixture against South Africa. Photo: Oranjeleeuwinnen. The Netherlands took home the Euros trophy in 2017 but have underwhelmed since. This summer, the side want to impress once more and make it past the quarterfinals. Squad: Goalkeepers: Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal), Lize KopContinue reading “Euros preview: Netherlands”
Pre-Euros Friendlies: What Have We Learned?
By Catherine MacKenzie and Alyce Collett (29/6/2025) Above: the UEFA Women’s Euros trophy. Photo: UEFA. Ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euros kicking off this week, the 16 countries involved have been using friendlies to assess where they are heading into the competition. Looking at the likely title contenders, what have we learned from the games?Continue reading “Pre-Euros Friendlies: What Have We Learned?”
Euros Preview: England
By Ava-Marianne Elliott (29/06/25) Above: The England team that lined up in their Euros send off game. Photo: Lionesses on Twitter. The Lionesses have already etched their names into the history books. A phenomenal run in UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 fuelled by grit and determination led them to a first-placed finish, and their run inContinue reading “Euros Preview: England”
Euros Preview: France
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (28/6/25) Above: The France national team who will take on Switzerland. Photo: equipedefrancef. Les Bleues, ranked second in Europe and 11th in the world go into the tournament with high hopes. Squad Goalkeepers: Justine Lerond (Montpellier, France), Constance Picaud, (Fleury, France), Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, (Juventus, Italy). Defenders: Selma Bacha, (OL Lyonnes, France), LouContinue reading “Euros Preview: France”
Euros Preview: Italy
By Emmanuel Faith (23/06/2025) Above: Italy line up against Denmark this year. Photo: @Azzurri on X. From getting knocked out early in the 2023 World Cup to topping their Nations League group in 2025, a lot can change in a short time, and that’s the story of the Italian women’s team. The appointment of AndreaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Italy”
Euros Preview: Portugal
By Emily Wyatt (21/06/2025) Above: Portugal lineup ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Photo: Portugal Football. An exciting summer is on the horizon for Portugal. Despite being labelled as one of the weaker teams in Western European football since its formation, it is clear in recent years they have been swiftly switching things up. GoingContinue reading “Euros Preview: Portugal”
Euros Preview: Spain
By Aimee Reynolds (20/6/2025) Above: Spain celebrate. Photo: @Sefutbolfem on X. Will they make their mark again? World Champions Spain will be competing in their fifth European Championship this summer. The Spanish Women’s National Team (nicknamed La Roja) will be putting in their all to bring silverware back to Spain this summer. Although they haveContinue reading “Euros Preview: Spain”
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