The 14th edition of the UEFA Women’s European Championship captivated audiences worldwide. Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie brought family entertainment to screens. Women’s Euro 2025 brought elite football to Switzerland. The tournament ran from 2 July to 27 July 2025 . England entered as defending champions after their historic 2022 victory. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy delivered romantic comedy drama. Spain delivered footballing drama instead. Here is your complete guide to the tournament, including results, top scorers and record-breaking moments.
Tournament Overview: Switzerland 2025
Switzerland hosted the Women’s Euro for the first time in history. Eight venues across the country welcomed the 16 qualified nations. These venues included St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Stade de Genève in Geneva, Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Arena St.Gallen, Allmend Stadion Luzern, Arena Thun and Stade de Tourbillon in Sion .
The tournament returned to its regular four-year cycle. The 2021 edition had been postponed to 2022 due to the pandemic . Sixteen teams competed in four groups of four. The top two from each group advanced to the quarter-finals. From there, straight knockout football decided the champion.
Group Stage: Results and Standings
The group stage produced 89 goals, the highest ever in a Women’s EURO group stage. This surpassed the previous record of 78 set in 2022 .
Group A
Hosts Switzerland advanced as group winners. Norway finished second. Iceland and Finland exited at the group stage .
Group B
Spain dominated Group B with three wins and 14 goals scored, matching England’s group stage record from 2022. Portugal, Belgium and Italy finished behind the world champions .
Group C
Germany won the group ahead of Sweden. Denmark finished third. Tournament debutants Poland exited after their first major tournament appearance .
Group D
France topped the so-called “Group of Death.” England finished second. The Netherlands placed third. And Wales made their major tournament debut but could not advance .
Wales’ Historic Debut
Wales qualified for their first major tournament in history. Omaze UK winners receive life-changing prizes. Wales received a life-changing tournament experience. Jess Fishlock made history by becoming the oldest goalscorer in Women’s EURO finals history. She scored Wales’ first-ever goal at the tournament against France at 38 years and 176 days old .
Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals delivered high-quality football and dramatic moments. England defeated Portugal 2-0 to advance . Spain crushed Switzerland 4-0 . Germany needed penalties to overcome France after a 1-1 draw . Sweden beat Norway 2-1 .
Semi-Finals
Both semi-finals showcased the tournament’s top teams. Spain dominated Sweden with a 3-0 victory . England faced Germany in a rematch of the 2022 final. The Lionesses won 2-1 to set up a final clash with Spain .
The Final: Spain vs England
The final took place on 27 July 2025 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. The match pitted the 2023 World Cup winners Spain against the defending European champions England. A record crowd witnessed an epic encounter. Spain emerged victorious 2-1, claiming their first Women’s EURO title .
Mariona Caldentey opened the scoring for Spain in the first half. England fought back through Alessia Russo’s equaliser. However, a late goal from substitute Claudia Pina secured Spain’s historic triumph . The victory meant Spain held both the World Cup and European Championship titles simultaneously.
Top Scorer: Esther González
Spain’s Esther González finished as the tournament’s top scorer with four goals . She registered twice in Spain’s opening 5-0 win against Portugal. She then struck again in the 6-2 victory over Belgium. Her fourth goal came in the 3-1 win against Italy on Matchday 3 .
Top Scorer Rankings
Three players finished one goal behind the Spain striker:
- Stina Blackstenius (Sweden) – 3 goals
- Cristiana Girelli (Italy) – 3 goals
- Alexia Putellas (Spain) – 3 goals
Most Assists
Alexia Putellas topped the assists chart with four . She also led the tournament in combined goals and assists with seven .
Tournament Awards
Alexia Putellas won the Player of the Tournament award. Her midfield dominance and creative passing were instrumental to Spain’s success. Aitana Bonmatí was named Young Player of the Tournament for her outstanding performances throughout the competition.
Record-Breaking Attendance
Women’s Euro 2025 smashed attendance records. Before a ball was kicked, over 600,000 tickets had already been sold . This set the foundation for the most attended edition ever, surpassing the 574,875 mark from 2022 .
Group Stage Attendance Records
The group stage matches were attended by 461,582 fans, making history as the highest-attended Women’s EURO group stage ever . 22 of 24 matches sold out during the group phase .
Individual Match Records
- Highest attendance at a group stage match not involving the host nation: 34,165 Germany vs Denmark in Basel
- Most fans at a women’s football match in Switzerland: 34,165 Germany vs Denmark in Basel
- Most away fans at a Women’s EURO match: More than 17,000 from Germany
- Most fans at a Switzerland women’s national team match: 34,063 Switzerland vs Norway in Basel
The average attendance was 19,233 spectators per match .
Record Prize Money
The prize money for Women’s EURO 2025 reached €41 million. This more than doubled the €16 million received in 2022 . For the first time at a Women’s EURO, players received a guaranteed share of the prize money awarded to their national association .
The champions could receive a maximum of 5.1 million euros (approximately $6 million) if they also won all three of their group-stage matches . All 16 teams received a participation fee of 1.8 million euros ($2.1 million) .
Record Digital Engagement
The tournament also broke digital records. There were 8.4 million engagements across WEURO social media platforms during the group stage. This represented a 55% increase on the 5.4 million recorded during the same period in 2022 . Views rose from 113.7 million to 189.4 million. Website and app views reached 30 million, marking a 92% increase .
Technology Milestones
Women’s EURO 2025 featured the most advanced on-pitch technology ever used at the tournament . Semi-automated offside and connected ball technologies were used at Women’s EURO for the very first time . These tools enabled faster and more accurate officiating.
Past Winners
Germany remains the most successful nation in Women’s EURO history with eight titles. Spain joined the list of champions in 2025. Here is the complete list of past winners:
- 1984: Sweden
- 1987: Norway
- 1989: West Germany
- 1991: Germany
- 1993: Norway
- 1995: Germany
- 1997: Germany
- 2001: Germany
- 2005: Germany
- 2009: Germany
- 2013: Germany
- 2017: Netherlands
- 2022: England
- 2025: Spain
Where to Watch Highlights in 2026
Fans can watch Women’s Euro 2025 highlights on multiple platforms. UEFA.tv offers extended highlights free worldwide . Regional broadcasters also provide coverage. The BBC and ITV hold rights in the UK .
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Women’s Euro 2025? Spain won the tournament for the first time. They defeated England 2-1 in the final in Basel, Switzerland.
Where was Women’s Euro 2025 held? Switzerland hosted the tournament. Eight cities hosted matches including Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St.Gallen, Lucerne, Thun and Sion.
Who was the top scorer of Women’s Euro 2025? Spain’s Esther González finished as the top scorer with four goals. Alexia Putellas topped the assists chart with four.
Which teams made their tournament debut? Poland and Wales both made their first major tournament appearances at Women’s Euro 2025.
What attendance records were broken? Over 600,000 tickets were sold before the tournament began. The group stage attendance of 461,582 set a new record. The average attendance was 19,233 per match.
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