UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is now eight months away as Switzerland gears up to host the major tournament.
England are the current holders of the trophy after they beat Germany in the 2022 final at Wembley. The Lionesses have already qualified for next summer’s tournament after they finished runners up in their group behind France.
Eight-time winners of the competition Germany also booked their place after winning their qualifying group. 2023 World Cup champions Spain will also compete at next summer’s tournament.
Switzerland will stage the 14th edition of the competition between July 2 and 27 next year. Eight host cities, including Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Sion and Thun, will be the backdrop of the tournament.
Germany have already qualified for next summer’s Euros / Pau Barrena/GettyImages
The group stage of the qualifying process concluded in July and nine teams, including the hosts, booked their place at next summer’s tournament.
Wales scored a stoppage time winner against Slovakia to progress into the second round of the play-offs / Athena Pictures/GettyImages
28 teams battled it out in the first round of play-offs during the international break. Some of the biggest results include Norway’s 14-0 aggregate triumph over Albania, as well as Sweden’s 12-0 aggregate victory over Luxembourg.
Northern Ireland edged past Croatia 2-1 over two legs, while it took a stoppage time winner for Wales to overcome Slovakia 3-2 on aggregate. Scotland also booked their place in the second round with a comfortable 5-0 win against Hungary over two legs.
The Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Serbia, Poland, Austria, Finland, Ukraine, Belgium and the Czech Republic make up the remaining first round tie winners. They all know their second round opponents, with some big fixtures to come next month.
The final qualifying round will take place over two legs between November 27 and December 3.
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