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• Swedish head coach Peter Gerhardsson described England as “a skilled opponent,” reflecting on their previous competitive encounters—particularly during recent Euro qualifiers.
• Gerhardsson noted the powerful support Sweden received—comparing it to the feeling of playing at home against Germany—and hopes for a similar atmosphere, with many “blågula” fans in the stadium.

Sweden will face England in 17 July, 21:00 (CEST)!

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• In England’s last group matcg, the Lionesses Ella Toone and Beth Mead each dedicated goals to their late parents. Toone to her father and Mead to her mother June, who passed in January 2023. Their whistles to the sky moved fans in St Gallen.
• Mead has become a mentor and confidante to Toone, guiding her through early-stage bereavement with empathetic support—a bond they describe as “constantly talking about them” and having each other's backs.

Read the full moving story here.

• Scottish defender Kirsty Smith has signed for Nottingham Forest Women after leaving West Ham United in the Women’s Super League.
• Her arrival aligns with Forest’s recent promotion to the Women's Championship and their move to full-time professional status starting in 2025/26.

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The Euro has moved into the knockout stage. For the first time ever, host nation Switzerland has made it through, while Denmark and the Netherlands, teams that have traditionally gone far in the tournament, are out this year. Take a look at when and at what time the individual teams are playing and what awaits them.

Norway vs. Italy

• 16 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Geneva

Sweden vs. England

• 17 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Zurich

Spain vs. Switzerland

• 18 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Bern

France vs. Germany

• 19 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)

• Basel