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On Thursday, July 3, the Women's European Championship continues, which began yesterday with Group A matches. Today, Group B is on the schedule, which includes the favored Spanish team. They will likely enter the match without their star player and Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, who was recently released from the hospital.

Belgium vs. Italy

• 18:00 (Central European time)
• Stade de Tourbillon (Sion)
• Capacity: 14 283

Spain vs. Portugal

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

• Norway defeated Switzerland 2–1 in Basel, snatching a late win after the hosts initially took the lead in the second half
• Switzerland started strong, scoring first in 28th minute by Nadine Riesen
• The game’s momentum swung in Norway’s favour in the second half with shot by captain Ada Hegerberg, and unfortunate own goal by Julia Stierli

Find the whole match report here.

• Finland claimed a 1–0 victory over Iceland in their tournament opener.Although they entered the match as underdogs, they managed to defeat their opponents from the north.
• Midfielder Katariina Kosola (Malmö FF) scored the lone and match-winning goal in the 70th minute after persistent pressure and overcoming earlier missed opportunities.
• Iceland’s Hildur Antonsdóttir (Madrid CFF) received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 58th minute, reducing them to 10 players—which Finland capitalized on during the decisive period.

Read the full report here.

Finland will kick off their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 campaign today at 18:00 (central european time) in Thun, Switzerland, facing off against Iceland—their first game in Group A.

• Finland enters as the lowest-ranked team in the group (26th), positioned alongside Iceland (14th), Norway (16th), and hosts Switzerland (23rd).
• Finland and Iceland have met ten times, with Finland winning four, Iceland three, and drawing three matches. They've never faced each other in a major tournament before—predicting a tight contest.

Read the full article on Yle.fi

• Chelsea secured Ellie Carpenter, 25‑year‑old Australian right-back, from OL Lyonnes on a four‑year contract lasting until 2029.
• Despite her youth, she boasts two Champions League titles (2020, 2022) with Lyon, five domestic league titles across Australia and France, and became the youngest female footballer at the Rio 2016 Olympics at just 16.

Read the full story here.

• Arsenal confirmed the permanent signing of 27‑year‑old England forward Chloe Kelly on a free transfer, following the expiration of her Manchester City contract.
• Kelly joined Arsenal on loan in January, making 13 appearances, scoring two goals, assisting five, and delivering a standout Champions League final display in the 1–0 win over Barcelona.

Read the full article. 

Today, 2 July, marks the start of Euro 2017, with Finland facing Iceland and Switzerland taking on Norway in the opening matches. Which players should you keep an eye on?

Island - Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir

The 24-year-old player has just transferred from Wolfsburg to Angel City. She attracted attention during the last Champions League season, when she came on as a substitute in the second half and scored four goals against AS Roma.

Finland - Eva Nyström

The Finnish centre back enjoyed success with Swedish club Hammarby, with whom she celebrated the Swedish league title and cup. Her tackles were also noticed in England, when she transferred to London club West Ham during the winter transfer window. The 25-year-old player is a key member of the Finnish defence.

Norway - Elisabeth Terland

With 10 goals and 5 assists, the Norwegian striker became the third-best scorer in the English league. The Manchester United striker says that Erling Haaland is her great inspiration in football. At club level, she shows that she is just as effective a scorer as he is. Now she will certainly want to prove it in the Norwegian jersey as well.

Switzerland - Iman Beney

At eighteen, she is one of the youngest players in Euro and also Manchester City's newest signing. Young Iman Beney has football in her blood – her father, aunt and brother are all footballers. At such a young age, she has already proven to be a great asset to Young Boys, scoring fourteen goals in 40 matches, which is very impressive for such a young player.

Today, 2 July, marks the start of the European Women's Football Championship. The championship will kick off with Group A, featuring Iceland, Finland, Norway and host Switzerland. At 18:00 Central European time, Iceland will face Finland. The official opening of Euro 2025 will take place at 21:00, when the Swiss  team will take on Norway.

Island vs. Finland

• 18:00 (Central European time)
• Stockhorn Arena (Thun)
• Capacity: 10 000

Switzerland vs. Norway

• 21:00 (Central European time)
• St. Jakob-Park (Basil)
• Capacity: 38 512