The stakes are higher than ever, with prize money more than doubled compared with the previous tournament. The 16 teams will share €41 million, with each federation receiving at least €1.8 million and required to allocate at least 30% to players. The eventual champions stand to earn up to €5.1 million.

Spain's pursuit of a first women's European crown has got off to the perfect start in Switzerland.Three wins, nine points and 14 goals scored - they have swept past Portugal, Belgium and Italy with relative ease to top Group B and storm into the quarter-finals.

Spain secured a massive 6-2 win over Belgium on Monday evening in the second matchday of the Euro 2025 Women's group stage. The world champions imposed their dominance.Here are the three key points

Amongst their star performers were the authoritative holding midfielder Patri Guijarro, the elusive Claudia Pina and the quick-footed Vicky Lopez, all familiar to anyone with even a passing knowledge of Barcelona. But it’s significant that none of that trio played in Spain’s triumph at World Cup 2023.

Today, Group B of the Women's EURO was defined with Spain as the first and Italy as the second. Now, we bring you the 3 protagonists of a great night. Without a doubt, the main protagonist of the entire group has been the Barcelona footballer who has managed to lift the Golden Ball in the past.

Today is the day. The Women’s European Championship gets underway in Switzerland, with England defending the title they won three years ago and Spain the favourites to win the tournament for the first time.

Currently in red-hot form in the National Women's Soccer League with the San Diego Wave, the tricky French winger is one of the most electric players to watch as she glides across the pitch. She scored one goal at Women's Euro 2022 and helped France reach its first-ever semifinal. The 28-year-old will be hoping to do even better this time around.

Spain will be favourites to win the women's Euro 2025 when the tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, but the world champions will have some stiff competition.

Italy suffered a harmless setback on matchday three in Group B at the women’s Euro 2025.Despite losing 3-1 to Spain, the Azzurre - who finished second behind the world champions - secured