The line-up for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 has been completed, with all 16 teams now confirmed for the tournament that will take place in Switzerland next summer. The competition will run from 2-27 July 2025, and the draw to decide the group stage matchups will take place on 16 December 2024.
This week saw the final spots secured through the play-off matches, and among the key highlights were Wales’ historic qualification, alongside dominant wins for Norway and Finland. For the first time ever, Wales will be competing in a major international women’s football tournament, marking a milestone for the country after their 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland. Norway, led by star player Ada Hegerberg, sealed their qualification with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Northern Ireland, following their 4-0 first-leg win.
Finland also made it through after a 2-0 aggregate win over Scotland, ending the hopes of the Scots, who were hoping to return to the tournament after a seven-year absence.
Final Play-Off Results
- Czechia vs Portugal: 1-2 (Aggregate: 2-3)
- Norway vs Northern Ireland: 3-0 (Aggregate: 7-0)
- Finland vs Scotland: 2-0 (Aggregate: 2-0)
- Austria vs Poland: 0-1 (Aggregate: 0-2)
- Sweden vs Serbia: 6-0 (Aggregate: 8-0)
- Belgium vs Ukraine: 2-1 (Aggregate: 4-1)
- Republic of Ireland vs Wales: 1-2 (Aggregate: 2-3)
The 16 Teams That Have Qualified
The following nations will compete for glory in Switzerland in 2025:
- Belgium
- Denmark
- England (defending champions)
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland (hosts)
- Wales
What’s Next?
The draw for the final tournament will take place on 16 December at 17:00 GMT, with the 16 teams split into four groups of four. As hosts, Switzerland will be placed in Pot 1 alongside the other top seeds, while the remaining teams will be distributed based on their rankings and qualifications.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the quarter-finals, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament in the summer of 2025.
With several nations boasting deep talent pools, including England, the defending champions, and Germany, France, and Spain, the competition will undoubtedly be fierce. The qualification of Wales adds an exciting twist, as the nation will look to make a memorable debut on the international stage.
Stay tuned for more updates on the build-up to UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
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