Losing 6-1 in your last game before a major soccer tournament to the team that also will be your first opponent is not optimal.

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

Portugal and Spain players have observed a period of silence before their Women's European Championship opening game in tribute to Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother.

An emotional Portugal side took on Spain, while Italy beat Belgium. Here's what you need to know from Thursday's Euro 2025 action.

Spain striker Esther Gonzalez scored twice in the first half as her side powered to a 5-0 win over Portugal at the Women's Euros that was overshadowed by the deaths of Portugal international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident earlier on Thursday.

Katariina Kosola's goal gave Finland a 1-0 win over 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday, giving the Finns the perfect start in Group A which also contains hosts Switzerland and Norway.

Katariina Kosola's fine strike clinches a 1-0 win for Finland over 10-player Iceland to kick off Euro 2025 in Switzerland.