Women's Euro 2025 will be hosted by Switzerland and teams are booking their place in the prestigious international tournament.
The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is set to kick off on Wednesday, July 2, and will run through to Sunday, July 27, hosted across eight picturesque cities in Switzerland.
This marks the first major international competition Switzerland has hosted since co-organizing the men's Euro 2008 with Austria. The nation also previously welcomed the world for the 1954 FIFA World Cup. Switzerland was awarded hosting rights in 2023, triumphing over rival bids from Poland, France, and the collaborative 'Nordics 2025' proposal, which included Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
As the 14th edition of the Women's European Championship, the 16-team tournament comes amid growing global enthusiasm for the sport. The tournament is set to deliver a thrilling showcase, with defending champions England aiming to retain their title and fend off Europe's heavyweights while adding another prestigious trophy to their collection on the international stage.
With the tournament not far away, GOAL brings you every qualified team at the Women's European Championship 2025.
Getty ImagesSwitzerland | Hosts
As the host nation, Switzerland earned an automatic spot in the tournament. Since their debut at a major competition in 2015, they have managed to qualify for four of the past five European Championships.
Now, the challenge ahead is not only to continue reaching these tournaments, but to consistently progress to the knockout rounds and become a team capable of challenging the top contenders.
AdvertisementAFPEngland (holders) | Group A3 runners-up
Unlike the traditional approach in the men's game, where FIFA and UEFA allow reigning champions automatic entry into the next tournament, the winners of the Women's European Championship have always been required to earn their spot through qualification.
For England, the road to defending their Euro 2025 title involves plenty of hard work. After securing the European crown back in 2022 and reaching the 2023 Women's World Cup final, the Lionesses fell short of expectations by missing out on the Nations League final and finishing second in their qualification group behind France for the upcoming competition. While these results don't tarnish their status among Europe's elite, they fall slightly below the elevated standards now associated with England's women's team.
Getty Images SportGermany | Group A4 winners
Eight-time European champions Germany clinched qualification for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 with two matches left to play. They sauntered through Group A4 to secure qualification for Euro 2025 as section winners, beating the likes of Austria, Iceland, and Poland with relative ease. Their sole loss, a 3-0 defeat, came in a dead rubber game against Iceland.
The past couple of years have been nothing short of unusual for the Germans. Under Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, the team made it to the Euro 2022 final, where they narrowly lost in extra time. However, their fortunes took a dramatic turn with a shock group-stage elimination at the 2023 Women's World Cup—arguably one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.
Following the World Cup, Voss-Tecklenburg stepped back from her role due to health issues and ultimately departed in November. Horst Hrubesch assumed the reins as interim coach, leading Germany through the Nations League, securing Olympic qualification, and guiding the team to a bronze medal. It's been a tumultuous journey, to say the least.
That Olympic bronze is a testament to the squad's undeniable talent, even amidst challenges. With Christian Wuck now at the helm, the renewed vigor and energy he brings seem to be sparking a positive shift in the team's dynamics ahead of Euro 2025.
Getty ImagesSpain | Group A2 winners
Reigning world champions and this year's Nations League victors, Spain secured their Euro 2025 qualification dramatically with a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Denmark. Trailing 2-0, La Roja displayed remarkable tenacity, netting three goals in the final 16 minutes. Irene Paredes delivered a brace, while Lucía García sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike.
Although Spain fell short at the Olympic Games—where they were heavily tipped as favorites—they now head into Euro 2025 as the team everyone will be aiming to dethrone.
The squad boasts an enviable array of talent, including two stars who have each claimed Ballon d'Or honors twice. Aitana Bonmatí recently joined Alexia Putellas in this exclusive club after earning her second consecutive Golden Ball in late 2024. Alongside these luminaries, the team is packed with players capable of producing game-changing moments of brilliance, making La Roja the team to watch.