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• 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 .

Read the full story here. 

• 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.

Read more here. 

• Arsenal agreed a transfer fee of £1 million for Olivia Smith, making it the first-ever seven-figure transfer in women’s football. This eclipses the previous record set by Chelsea's January 2025 signing of Naomi Girma for over USD 1.1 million.
• The 20‑year‑old scored seven goals in 20 WSL appearances during her debut season at Liverpool—nearly a third of their league goals—in various attacking roles, including winger and centre-forward.
• This major investment follows free transfers of Chloe Kelly and Taylor Hinds, highlighting Arsenal’s ambition to build on their recent UEFA Women’s Champions League title.

Read the full story on The Guardian.

• Just a few years ago, goalkeeper Olivia Clark was working at McDonald’s while playing in England’s seventh-tier Lincolnshire Women & Girls League—a stark contrast to her position now as Wales’ Euro 2025 number one.
• Her background of juggling multiple jobs (McDonald’s, Co-op) and semi-pro football shaped a strong work ethic.

Discover her full story here. 

In Group A, both matches will be played at 9 p.m. Central European Time. While Iceland will be playing Norway for pride alone—the Norwegians have already secured their place in the quarterfinals—Finland and Switzerland will battle it out for a spot in the knockout stage. Which players should you keep an eye on?

Switzerland - Livia Peng

The number one goalkeeper, but also Chelsea's first signing for the new season. She is only 23 years old, but is already heading for a fifth league engagement. It will be difficult for her to break through at Chelsea - in addition to the rock-solid position of number one Hannah Hampton, she also faces competition from Femke Liefting, who the Blues signed last season but has not yet had a chance to prove herself due to injury, and Becky Spencer, who came on loan from Tottenham and has since stayed. Although Peng made a mistake in the opening match, she has made some excellent saves in the championship, which will certainly help her with coach Bompastor.

Norway - Ada Hegerberg

Norway will once again be led by captain Ada Hegerberg in today's match against Iceland. Although Norway has been waiting for its big success at a world tournament since 2000, when it triumphed at the Sydney Olympics, its individual players are successful at club level. Hegerberg is the first player ever, and so far the only non-Spanish player, to win the Ballon d'Or.

Island - Dagný Brynjadóttir

A notable player and a key figure at West Ham, she is known in football not only for her fighting spirit, but also for raising the question of motherhood in top-level sport. This is a question that affects all women's sports, not just football. Although Iceland's chances of reaching the quarter-finals are now over, they are not a team that will easily give up and will fight hard against Norway today.

Finland - Sanni Franssi

There may not have been high expectations for Finland at the start of the tournament, but they certainly surprised everyone with their attractive football and exciting moments. One of the key players in the white jerseys is Sanni Franssi, who until now played for Real Sociedad in the Basque Country and will join London City Lionesses from the new season. The club, which has just been promoted to the WSL, nevertheless has high ambitions. Franssi will be there, perhaps even as a participant in the Euro quarterfinals. We'll see.

We are approaching the final round of the group stage. In Group A, only Norway has secured a spot in the quarterfinals, while Iceland is playing for pride today. Will the host Swiss or Finland advance to the knockout stage? And please note the change: both matches will be played at 9:00 p.m. today!

Finland vs. Switzerland

• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Stade de Genève (Geneve)
• Capacity: 30 084

Norway vs. Island

• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Stockhorn Arena (Thun)
• Capacity: 10 000