The business end of the Euro 2025 group stage has quickly rolled around with many teams already at the risk of elimination and others close to booking their place in the quarter-finals.
Holders England are one of those teams facing early jeopardy after the Lionesses fell to a 2-1 defeat to France in Group D and their clash against Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as “must-win”.
Norway are the first nation through to the quarter-finals after Switzerland eliminated Iceland with a 2-0 victory in Group A. Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden and France could all also book their place in the knockout rounds in the coming days.
Group A
Norway became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals after Switzerland beat Iceland 2-0 in Bern. Switzerland’s late second could be crucial ahead of their final-day shoot-out with Finland, as it means the hosts can progress with a win or a draw. Finland need to beat Switzerland to reach the quarter-finals. Norway are through as group winners after beating both of Switzerland and Finland.
Results so far
Iceland 0-1 Finland
Switzerland 1-2 Norway
Norway 2-1 Finland
Switzerland 2-0 Iceland
Remaining fixtures
Switzerland v Finland
Norway v Iceland
Group B
In short, if Spain beat Belgium and Italy beat Portugal, both Spain and Italy will be through before playing each other. If Spain beat Belgium, a draw between Italy and Portugal would eliminate Belgium.
Results so far
Belgium 0-1 Italy
Spain 5-0 Portugal
Remaining fixtures
Spain v Belgium
Italy v Portugal
Spain v Italy
Belgium v Portugal
Group C
In short, if Germany beat Denmark and Sweden beat Poland, both Germany and Sweden would be through before playing each other. If Germany beat Denmark, a draw between Sweden and Poland would eliminate Denmark.
Results so far
Denmark 0-1 Sweden
Germany 2-0 Poland
Remaining fixtures
Germany v Denmark
Sweden v Poland
Germany v Sweden
Denmark v Poland
Group D
If England lose to the Netherlands and France take at least a point against Wales, England would be out. Wales would also be out if they lose and the Netherlands take at least a point.
England cannot be knocked out with a draw, but they would likely need a favour from France on the final day. If France avoid defeat and England draw, France and Netherlands could both advance with a draw on the final day.
Results so far
Wales 0-3 Netherlands
France 2-1 England
Remaining fixtures
England v Netherlands
France v Wales
France v Netherlands
England v Wales
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