Women's Euro 2025: Hosts Switzerland beaten by Norway in first game
The Swiss team will still be hoping to reach the knockout stages, but they face a lot of competition. England are the reigning champions, their first game is against France on Friday. But world champions Spain, who face Portugal this evening in their first game, are seen as their strongest contenders. For UK audiences Wales will also be a big watch, as they play in their first major tournament.Drawn in the same group, Wales play England on 13 July in their final group game.
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