It all kicks off today: what to expect from day 1️⃣ of Women's EURO 2025 | OneFootball

The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 kicks off this Wednesday, July 2nd in Switzerland, with two history-laden clashes in Group A. Iceland and Finland open the tournament in Thun, while in the evening, in Basel, hosts Switzerland face Norway. The day promises excitement, with plenty of stories and stages ready to shine.

👀 Which matches are being played today?

Iceland vs Finland (18:00 CEST, Arena Thun)

This is the first official match between the two teams since 1983, a fixture historically dominated by Finland in the qualifying stage. Iceland comes in with confidence after good matches in the Nations League, while the Finns look to maintain their defensive solidity.

Switzerland vs Norway (21:00 CEST, St. Jakob‑Park, Basel)

The tournament's "official" opening match. Norway has the upper hand in recent history, having won the last two meetings between the sides. The Swiss, without their star Ramona Bachmann due to injury, are counting on the passion of the home crowd to spring a surprise.

🔎 A player to watch

Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir (Iceland): a center-back turned leader and captain of Bayern Munich, recently nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or for her dominant performances in the German championship. Her experience and leadership will be key to Iceland’s defensive solidity against Finland.

Special mention: Eveliina Summanen (Finland), a Tottenham midfielder with great ability to dictate the tempo of the match. Strong on the ball and with great vision, she will guide her team from the center of the pitch.

🎥 A video you can't miss

There’s a real appetite for the Women’s EURO in Switzerland. The country is rallying behind its national team like never before. A great example is this video of the Swiss national teams supporting their teammates.

📊 Three interesting facts of the day

⚔️ First competitive meeting between Iceland and Finland since 1983. Finland won 3‑0 and 2‑0 in those qualifying matches.

🇨🇭 Tough record for Switzerland. Only one win in their last eight matches against Norway. The Scandinavians won both encounters in the last Nations League.

☀️ Heatwave in Switzerland. Temperatures above 30 °C have forced UEFA to relax some rules regarding hydration breaks and water access in stadiums.

🔮 Predictions for the day

Iceland vs Finland: a close match. Finland, with a better record and recent solidity, are slight favorites. A 1‑1 draw or a narrow Finnish victory is expected.

Switzerland vs Norway: the Nordics come in stronger. Despite the home support, Norway could win 2‑1. The Swiss will look to surprise in their debut, but Scandinavian experience may tip the balance.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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