Euro 2025 kicks off today in Switzerland, with the tournament braced for a scorching start as England continue their preparations for their opening game against France on Saturday.
The action gets underway later with the first two games from Group A. Unusually, the host nation was not involved in the curtain-raiser, with Finland defeating 10-player Iceland to record their first win at the Euros since 2009. Norway then took down hosts Switzerland in a thrilling second half in Basel, coming behind to win 2-1 at St Jakob-Park.
With Switzerland experiencing a heatwave and heat warnings declared in the country, Uefa have made the decision to relax their rules around fans bringing bottles of water to the stadium for the first couple of days, while players will be allowed cooling breaks if temperatures reach 32C.
The Lionesses arrived in Zurich on Monday and head into the European Championships as the holders, but face a challenging group that includes contenders France, Netherlands and debutants Wales. Follow all the latest news and build-up to Euro 2025 below
Euro 2025 LIVE: Latest news and updates
- Euro 2025 kicks off today in Switzerland | Full fixture list and schedule
- FULL TIME! Norway come from behind to beat hosts Switzerland 2-1
- FULL TIME! Finland beat 10-player Iceland in Euros opener
- England play their opening game against France on Saturday
- Aitana Bonmati back with Spain squad ahead of Euro 2025
- England's Chloe Kelly completes permanent move to Arsenal
Villains Norway spoil Switzerland’s joy in raucous start to Euro 2025
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Will Castle
From the picture-perfect opening half of Euro 2025 for hosts Switzerland came the rage of Norway, and with it, the fury of St Jakob-Park.
Their thunderous comeback in Basel, and a dizzying couple of minutes where a penalty was awarded both ends, with one missed and the other disallowed, silenced Switzerland’s party, as well as the ear-splitting whistles from the home fans.
As they soaked in the boos at full-time, it was clear Norway were far from popular winners, not least because of the fact that Switzerland had just become the first host nation to lose their Euros opener.
Jamie Braidwood reports from Basel:
Not the start the Swiss wanted
22:42
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Will Castle
Switzerland have an unwanted accolade to their name.
They’re the first host nation to lose their opening game at the Women’s Euros since 1997.
How this leaves Group A
22:19
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Will Castle
Norway join Finland on three points at the top of Group A, whole hosts Switzerland are left down with Iceland on zero after the first game.
The Swiss will take on Iceland in a crucial clash on Sunday, with their hopes of a Euro 2025 fairytale now hanging in the balance.
Switzerland's bubble burst by Norway on opening night
22:07
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Will Castle
FULL-TIME! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:57
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Will Castle
Norway eke out victory over Switzerland to deal the host nation a big blow in their hopes of Euros joy!
Boos sound around stadium as the full-time whistle blows, but it’s a dream start for the competition’s dark horses, who right their wrongs from the first half to win.
CHANCE! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:52
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Will Castle
90 mins: Last-ditch defending from Norway!
A cross makes it all the way through to Beney on the edge of the six-yard box, who has the entire goal to aim at. However, Hansen throws her body at it and manages to put in a goal-saving block.
It then falls to Pilgrim who too has her effort blocked by a desperate Norway body.
SEVEN minutes added on, and at the moment, Norway are holding on.
CHANCE! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:48
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Will Castle
88 mins: That could’ve put it to bed!
Bizet is playing through and gets it out of her feet quickly to avoid the on-rushing keeper, lofting it beyond Peng.
However, she can only watch it bounce the wrong side of the post and hit the side-netting.
A big let-off for the host nation, who themselves are running out of steam.
CHANCE! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:45
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Will Castle
82 mins: What a golden chance to equalise!
Reuteler is slipped in behind and tries to lift it over the keeper, but she puts too much on it and dinks it onto the roof of the net!
The flag goes up, perhaps acting to spare her blushes - but replays show she was onside. It would’ve counted.
Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:37
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Will Castle
Just seen the semi-automated offside replays of the decision that chalked off Switzerland’s penalty.
Off by a toe. A HUGE lifeline for the Norwegians.
Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:35
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Will Castle
75 mins: Now’s your time take a breath. I feel like this might be a pretty chaotic final 15 minutes.
Ada Hegerberg has just been subbed after her penalty shocker - she’s lucky that blunder hasn’t yet cost her team the lead...
PENALTY?! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:32
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Jamie Braidwood
And now Switzerland have the chance to equalise! Or do they! Riesen goes to ground in the box after Harviken tugs at her shirt, but there’s a let-off for Norway as VAR spots offside!
NO PENALTY!
MISSED PENALTY! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:29
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Jamie Braidwood
Switzerland have a golden chance to wrap up the game after a handball from Reuteler in the box.
Up steps Ada Hegerberg but, with St Jakob Park turning into a cauldron of ear-splitting whistles, Hegerberg drags wide!
Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:26
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Jamie Braidwood
65 mins: Sydney Schertenleib is on for Switzerland and almost makes an impact as she switches play. Reuteler cuts inside and shoots with her left foot and it takes a good stop from Fiskerstrand to tip it wide.
GOAAAAAAAL! Switzerland 1-2 Norway
21:18
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Jamie Braidwood
Oh what a turnaround! Two goals in a couple of minutes from Norway and now they are in front! Norway release Graham Hansen down the left, with Hegerberg bursting through the middle. Graham Hansen put the ball across but Switzerland Julia Stierli diverts the cross into her own net!
GOAAAAAAAL! Switzerland 1-1 Norway
21:13
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Jamie Braidwood
Out of nothing, Norway are level! Vilde Bøe Risa’s corner from the left is powered into the net by captain Ada Hegerberg, who has able to make contact with the header from right in front of the goal-line. Not a great moment for the new Chelsea goalkeeper Peng, who was nowhere. Game on!
Switzerland 1-0 Norway
21:04
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Jamie Braidwood
46 mins: And we are back underway. Should Switzerland get through this and finish the job, the hosts will be dreaming of a historic place in the quarter-finals, which would suddenly became a very realistic possibility.
HALF TIME! Switzerland 1-0 Norway
20:50
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Jamie Braidwood
It’s a job well done so far for Switzerland! They lead Norway 1-0 at the break thanks to Nadine Riesen’s opening goal.
Nadine Riesen drills home for Switzerland with the hosts' first goal of Euro 2025! #BBCFootball #WEuro2025 pic.twitter.com/ngFdqUSz2c
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 2, 2025
Switzerland 1-0 Norway
20:38
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Jamie Braidwood
36 mins: It’s the same old problems for Norway. They look far too easy to play through, while Switzerland are able to drop off and absorb their pressure fairly comfortably. Work to do for Gemma Grainger to find some balance.
Switzerland 1-0 Norway
20:34
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Jamie Braidwood
32 mins: There was a special moment too as Riesen carried on her celebrations towards the Switzerland bench and the whole squad celebrated as one. The sort of goal to bring the country together?
GOOOOAL! Switzerland 1-0 Norway
20:30
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Jamie Braidwood
LIFT OFF FOR SWITZERLAND! You know, that goal came just as the Swiss fans behind the Norway goal started to jump up and down in unison. Then, as if drawn to the noise, Switzerland played one ball to bypass Norway and were away. Nadine Riesen is there to finish off the move with a low shot that creeps in via the inside of the post!
OFF THE BAR! Switzerland 0-0 Norway
20:26
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Jamie Braidwood
24 mins; Moments keep happening for Switzerland whenever Reuteler can get on the ball and turn... then she lines up a shot from the edge of the box and cracks the underside of the bar! Wow, what a goal that would have been. So close to a sensational opener, and Fiskerstrand may even have got the slightest touch to tip it onto the bar!
Switzerland 0-0 Norway
20:17
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Jamie Braidwood
15 mins: A shot from range from captain Lia Walti and she catches it well... but Fiskerstrand gathers it at her second attempt.
Reuteler then tries her luck with a dipping volley but it’s again straight at Fiskerstrand. Switzerland are creating some moments in this game!
Switzerland 0-0 Norway
20:14
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Jamie Braidwood
12 mins: Norway starting to take over the game and enjoy some control. Graham Hansen took off on a dangerous run around the outside, but the Switzerland goalkeeper Peng, who has recently signed for Chelsea, claimed her cross from the byline.
Switzerland 0-0 Norway
20:10
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Jamie Braidwood
9 mins: And the first hint of threat from Norway, as Guro Reiten shows an excellent touch and close control to work some space. It drops to Ada Hegerberg in the middle but the shot flies over the bar.
Switzerland 0-0 Norway
20:08
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Jamie Braidwood
6 mins: It’s already been a bright start from Switzerland, a couple of early corners, a couple of balls across the face to get the fans excited.
KICK-OFF! Switzerland 0-0 Norway
20:02
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Jamie Braidwood
And we are underway in Basel.
Euro 2025: Norway vs Switzerland
19:55
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Jamie Braidwood
There are steely expressions on the faces of Switzerland captain Lia Walti and Norway captain Ada Hegerberg as the teams line up in the tunnel. Up next, the anthems, and then kick-off.
Euro 2025 opening ceremony to come
19:48
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Jamie Braidwood
There will be a Euro 2025 opening ceremony before Switzerland v Norway tonight, even though the tournament kicked off earlier when Finland beat Iceland. However, the start of the tournament for the host nation has arrived, which should bring the colour and the noise to another level.
Switzerland ready for 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity
19:43
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Jamie Braidwood
Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage urged her players to embrace the opportunity to grow the game as host nation.
"Playing the European Championship is something special," she said. "It's so much more than a football game. Because everything we've done and the federation have done up to now, using fantastic role models, it's a part of the women's football. And we haven't even played a game yet.
"There is one expression I've said many times - embrace the pressure, and it's a privilege to play under pressure. Try to enjoy the moment, because it will never come back, this is a once-in-a-lifetime [opportunity].”
Switzerland fans march to St Jakob-Park for Euros opener
19:29
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Jamie Braidwood
Switzerland v Norway team news ahead of Euros opener
19:27
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Jamie Braidwood
Switzerland XI : Peng, Beney, Calligaris, Stierli, Maritz, Riesen,Ivelj, Walti, Vallotto, Reuteler, Xhemaili
Subs: Herzog,Wandeler, Crnogorcevic, Terchoun, Sow, Balleste, Mauron, Folmli,Pilgrim, Schertenleib, Lehmann, Bohi
Norway XI: Fiskerstrand, Bjelde, Mjelde, Tuva Hansen, Lund, Risa,Caroline Hansen, Engen, Maanum, Hegerberg, Reiten.
Subs: Panengstuen, Woldvik, Ostenstad, Saevik, Kielland, Harviken,Ildhusoy, Terland, Jensen, Naalsund, Gaupset, Mikalsen.
Euro 2025 team guide: Switzerland
19:15
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Jamie Braidwood
The host nation have a golden opportunity to inspire a generation as Switzerland take to the main stage at Euro 2025. This is their third appearance at the Euros and they have yet to emerge from the group stage, so if the Swiss can reach the quarter-finals it is guaranteed to add some excitement, colour and noise to the tournament.
Pia Sundhage, the former head coach of Sweden and the United States, has taken charge of Switzerland at the 65 and will look to use her experience to guide the hosts, with many young players set to shine. While Arsenal’s Lia Walti is the big name and captain, there is a lot of excitement around Barcelona’s 18-year-old forward Sydney Schertenleib.
Euro 2025 team guide: Norway
19:12
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Jamie Braidwood
Two-time European champions Norway (their last title came in 1993) have a score to settle at Euro 2025. Despite a star-studded front-line, they have failed to make it out of the group stages at the last two European Championships, so the pressure is on as they enter Group A as the strongest side and favourites to progress.
Their last Euros was defined by their spectacular 8-0 defeat to England but with stars like Caroline Graham Hansen, Ada Hegerberg, Guro Reiten and Frida Mannum, Norway could be ones to watch for the right reasons in Switzerland. They are managed by Gemma Grainger, the only English coach at Euro 2025.
FULL TIME! Iceland 0-1 Finland
19:08
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Jamie Braidwood
The contrasting emotions at full-time. Both Finland and Iceland knew this game was going to crucial with very little to separate themselves and Switzerland in Group A, and Norway probably the slight favourites.
It is Finland, though, who take all three points. Iceland’s next game is against Switzerland while Finland can approach the Norway match with a bit more comfort.
FULL TIME! Iceland 0-1 Finland
18:59
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Jamie Braidwood
Victory for Finland! They survive a late flurry of Iceland chances to record their first win at the Euros since 2009! Katarina Kosola scored the all important goal, which came after Iceland’s Hilder Antonsdottir was sent off for two bookable offences in quick succession. It’s a blow for Iceland, but a huge result for Finland in Group A.
Iceland 0-1 Finland
18:53
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Jamie Braidwood
90+1 mins: Another chance right at the death for Iceland. Katla Tryggvadóttir is left with some space in the box and gets her shot away through the legs of the defender, but Koivunen has it covered. Into six minutes of added time.
Iceland 0-1 Finland
18:47
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Jamie Braidwood
84 mins: It’s been all Finland since the opening goal, with the 10 players of Iceland struggling to get out. That said, Agla Maraa Albertsdóttir tries her luck after a break downfield, but it’s straight at goalkeeper Anna Koivunen. Time running out for Iceland.
GOOOOAL! Iceland 0-1 Finland
18:33
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Jamie Braidwood
70 mins: We have an opening goal at Euro 2025, and it goes to the 10-player Finland! It had been coming, and Finland’s No 9 Katarina Kosola takes her chance, cutting in from the left, finding some space in the box and firing at goal. The Iceland goalkeeper Rúnarsdóttir got a touch on the shot, and should have done better, but can’t keep it out.
Finland lead.
RED CARD! Iceland 0-0 Finland
18:21
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Will Castle
60 mins: What happened there?!
We were looking at replays for the scramble incident moments earlier, and when we go back to the live pictures, we see Antonsdottir walking off the pitch after being shown red!
Seems like it was two yellow cards in quick succession, with the second coming as she stamped on a Finland ankle late.
Iceland are down to 10.
CHANCE! Iceland 0-0 Finland
18:19
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Will Castle
57 mins: Mad scramble inside the Finland box ends with a penalty shout from Iceland!
It’s a long throw into the area that causes chaos, with keeper Koivunen forced to punch out not once but twice to avoid the ball flying into her own net.
With limbs flying about, there’s a handball shout as Sigurdardottir strikes goalwards - but instead of her arm, it’s the face that Koivisto blocks with, no doubt sparing her side from conceding the opener!
BACK UNDERWAY! Iceland 0-0 Finland
18:06
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Will Castle
We’re off again in Thun.
Big blow for Iceland - Viggosdottir has been replaced at half-time with Heidarsdottir coming on.
We wait to see whether that’s just a precaution or if Iceland could be without their captain for longer than this second half.
HALF-TIME! Iceland 0-0 Finland
17:54
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Will Castle
Nothing to separate the sides after the first half of football at Euro 2025 - and I’m sure we’ll be getting some more entertaining ones as the tournament progresses.
It’s been mostly cagey but we’ve seen the odd chance at both ends, with Katariina Kosola in particular proving a live wire for the more aggressive Finland from the left.
There was a worry for Iceland fans to take away from the past 45 minutes, however - captain and star player Glodís Viggosdottir went down with injury, but has so far managed to battle through.
CLOSE! Iceland 0-0 Finland
17:17
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Will Castle
14 mins: It might be the Iceland faithful making all the noise with their iconic Viking clap, but it’s Finland threatening the most.
Malmo’s Kosola cuts in on the left and fires from range but it goes just over, landing on the roof of the net.
Iceland 0-0 Finland
17:15
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Jack Rathborn
SAVE! Iceland 0-0 Finland
17:11
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Will Castle
8 mins: First big chance of the afternoon comes Finland’s way, and it’s all the making of Iceland’s defence.
Runarsdottir spills a corner and the back line fail to properly clear, handing Finland straight back possession in a dangerous area. A shot from Oling is well hit but it’s straight down the throat of the keeper.
We are underway!
17:01
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Will Castle
Euro 2025 is officially underway!
A huge few weeks of football to come in Switzerland - and it starts right here, between Iceland and Finland.
The first national anthems of Euro 2025
16:57
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Will Castle
We are just moments away from the first ball of Euro 2025 being kicked!
The players are out ahead of the opener between Iceland and Finland in the picturesque town of Thun as the anthems play...
We’ll have updates from the clash, right here!
The fans are out in Thun!
17:00
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Will Castle
Iceland and Finland 'similar' and depend on team spirit
16:30
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Jamie Braidwood
Iceland captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir is one of Europe’s best centre-backs and also skippers her club, Germany giants Bayern Munich.
Appearing in her fourth major tournament, Viggósdóttir believes Iceland and Finland have a lot of similarities, strengthening the idea that anyone can beat anyone in a wide-open Group A.
"In many ways they're similar to us,” she said. “They have a good team; they're a squad that depends on team spirit. They have been working on a possessional game and they've very good at it so it's something we have to be aware of. We'll have to be at our best to win."
Euro 2025 opening ceremony takes place later
16:15
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Jamie Braidwood
In a strange turn of events, the opening ceremony of Euro 2025 will take place after the first match of the tournament, with Finland and Iceland’s match in Thun merely ‘paving the way’ for the curtain-raiser between Switzerland and Norway in Basel.
There will be an opening ceremony at St. Jakob-Park this evening, before hosts Switzerland play their first match of the tournament.
Iceland vs Finland team news
16:09
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Will Castle
The teams are in for our Euro 2025 opener!
Iceland XI: Runarsdottir; Arnadottir, Viggosdottir, Sigurdarottir, Arnardottir; Johannsdottir, Vihjalmsdottir, Antonsdottir, Eiriksottir; Jessen; Jonsdottir.
Finland XI: Koivunen; Nystrom, Oling, Koivisto, Tynnila; Kosola; Siren, Kuikka, Franssi; Sallstrom, Summanen.
Euro 2025 TV schedule: How to watch every match today
15:55
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Jamie Braidwood
After three years of waiting, Euro 2025 kicks off in Switzerland as holders England go in search of a second European crown and Wales make their major tournaments debuts.
The action gets underway on Wednesday with Group A, as Iceland and Finland play the curtain-raiser. After that, hosts Switzerland will be in action against tournament dark horses Norway at St-Jakob’s Park in Basel, which will host the final on Sunday 27 July.
Euro 2025 guide: Finland
15:25
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Jamie Braidwood
Finland qualified for Euro 2025 by beating Scotland in their two-legged play-off. They reached the semi-finals in 2005 and quarter-finals in 2009, but have not reached the knockout rounds since.
Doing so would be a huge success, they are the lowest-ranked team in Group A and lost all three group games at Euro 2022. Tottenham midfielder Eveliina Summanen is their key player.
Euro 2025: Iceland guide
15:05
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Jamie Braidwood
Iceland will be making their fifth consecutive appearance at the Women’s Euros, and are looking to make it to the quarter-finals after group-stage exits in 2017 and 2022. They have only reached the knockouts once before, in 2013.
After losing all three games in 2022, there is some hope that Iceland can do better this time. Forwards Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir and Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir can bring pace and directness, which will be key in an open Group A.
Iceland fixtures
Extreme heat warnings extended as Euro 2025 kicks off amid heatwave
14:45
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Jamie Braidwood
Extreme heat warnings in Switzerland have been extended to cover the first three days of Euro 2025 as the tournament kicks off amid scorching temperatures.
Uefa have relaxed security rules around supporters bringing water bottles into stadiums while fan parks will have free sunscreen available ahead of Switzerland’s opening game against Norway in Basel on Wednesday night.
The temperature in Basel is expected to reach 35C on Wednesday, dropping to around 30C by the 9pm local kick-off at St Jakob-Park. The temperature is also expected to be around 30C when Finland and Iceland play in the opening game of the tournament in Thun at 6pm local time.
Lauren James returns to set up biggest question of England’s Euro 2025 opener
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Jamie Braidwood
As England’s players packed up their belongings and said their goodbyes to friends and family at Leicester's King Power Stadium, ahead of flying to Switzerland on Monday, Sarina Wiegman and her coaching staff started to consider the biggest question that remains ahead of England’s opening game. After a sparkling 30-minute cameo against Jamaica in their Euro 2025 send-off, just what part will Lauren James play against France on Saturday?
