Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

The second match on Thursday, July 3 in the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship sees a couple of neighboring nations sharing the pitch at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland where Portugal takes on Spain.

UEFA Women's Euro kicks off in Switzerland with 16 of the continent's best teams. Reigning Euro champions England will have a target on their back, and Spain enter the competition as a co-favorite to compete for the title.