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• According to a Nielsen Sports and PepsiCo report, women's football fans are expected to grow from 500 million to over 800 million by 2030—a 38% increase—placing it within the top five most popular sports worldwide.
• The report highlights that approximately 60% of these fans will be women, making it one of the few major sports with a predominantly female viewership.
• England’s Women’s Super League saw revenues grow 34% during the 2023–24 season, with expectations to reach £100 million in 2025–26. NWSL viewership also rose 18% in its most recent final, and UEFA Women’s Champions League broadcast deals are expanding across Europe .

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• Despite pre-tournament reports of internal stress and criticism about her coaching methods, swedish coach Sundhage overcame adversity to lead the hosts to a landmark result.
• Switzerland drew 1–1 with Finland on July 10, 2025, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Riola Xhemaili—securing their first-ever quarter-final place in a UEFA Women’s Euro tournament.

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• Jess Fishlock, 38‑year‑old captain and record scorer, netted Wales’ first goal in a major women’s tournament during the 13th minute of their Euro 2025 match against France—a moment later confirmed by VAR .
• By achieving this feat, Fishlock also became the oldest player to score in a Women’s European Championship, further cementing her historic role in the tournament .
• Already Wales' all-time top scorer with 47 goals and most capped player at 162 appearances, this achievement adds another layer to her legendary status .

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Group A already knows who's qualifying and who's out, and today it's Group B's turn, where only Spain has secured its spot so far. Who will join them and challenge Norway in the quarterfinals? We'll find out in the matches, both of which start at 21:00 Central European Time.

Italy vs. Spain

• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Stadion Wankdorf (Bern)
• Capacity: 32 000

Portugal vs. Belgium

• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Stade de Tourbillon (Sion)
• Capacity: 14 283

• Switzerland tied the game 1–1 with Finland via a 92nd-minute goal from substitute Riola Xhemaili, sealing a historic place in the quarter-finals.
• Finland took the lead in the 79th minute through a calmly taken penalty by Natalia Kuikka, awarded after Viola Calligaris fouled Emma Koivisto in the box .
• Despite Finland's lead and superior possession (around 56 %), Switzerland remained composed—creating multiple chances and keeping home fans hopeful until the dramatic equaliser .
• The result marks the Swiss women’s first ever progression to a Euros quarter-final, achieved in front of a record crowd of over 26,000 in Geneva .

Check the post match interviews here.

• Norway secured a 4–3 victory over Iceland, completing an unbeaten group stage with a 9-point haul and earning top spot in Group A.
• Signe Gaupset, in her first tournament start, scored twice—at the 15th and 26th minutes—and set up both of Frida Maanum’s second-half goals, earning Player of the Match award.
• Iceland opened the scoring through Sveindís Jónsdóttir, and despite a commanding lead by Norway, they fought back with late goals by Hlín Eiríksdóttir (84’) and a penalty from the captain Glódís Viggósdóttir in stoppage time after Marit Bratberg Lund was sent off.

Read the match report here. 

• USWNT legend Tobin Heath officially announced her retirement from professional football following a prolonged absence due to left knee injuries and multiple surgeries.
• Over 181 caps, she scored 36 goals and provided 42 assists, winning two FIFA Women’s World Cups (2015, 2019), two Olympic golds (2008, 2012), and earning the 2016 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year honor .

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• After two seasons, Chelsea and forward Mia Fishel have agreed on her departure from the club.
• Fishel has signed a long-term deal with Seattle Reign FC, valid through 2029, marking the most valuable cumulative contract in NWSL history—reportedly worth around US $2.5 million.
• During her time at Chelsea, she made 14 appearances, scoring two goals, including one on her debut, despite overcoming a serious ACL injury in February 2024.

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