Euro 2025 group-stage talking points: Best team, player, predictions, more
Briefly

Euro 2025 has drawn immense crowds and broken records, with Switzerland setting an attendance mark of 34,063 during their opener against Norway. A total of 600,000 tickets were sold pre-tournament, surpassing Euro 2022 figures. The quarterfinals include Switzerland and Norway, alongside the strong teams of Spain, Italy, Sweden, France, and England. Teams like Sweden and Italy performed notably well, advancing under pressure, while Spain and France maintained their championship status with consistent wins throughout the group stages.
Switzerland's Group A opener against Norway saw the largest attendance for a women's football match in the country (34,063), while 600,000 tickets were sold, beating the entire numbers from Euro 2022 before the first game even began.
Sweden came into the tournament with one of the most experienced squads ever assembled, and they've used that to top a tricky group with a masterful 4-1 victory over Germany.
Italy has done well to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2013, despite a tough competition in Group B from Portugal and Belgium.
Despite their considerable quality and experience, Sweden weren't initially considered tournament favorites, but after winning all three of their group games, they could be ones to watch.
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