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UEFA Women's Euro 2025 has started in Switzerland, whose first match was played on 2 July 2025 in Basel between Switzerland and

Women's Euro 2025 begins and Swiss emotions are going crazy

UEFA Women's Euro 2025 has started in Switzerland, whose first match was played on 2 July 2025 in Basel between Switzerland and Norway. This tournament has been given the title of "The Summit of Emotions", which will run from 2 to 27 July.

Ticket Sales and Fan Passion

UEFA has sold 600,000 tickets so far, out of which 22 matches are completely sold out. This not only reflects the passion of Swiss fans, but is also a testament to the growing love for women's football across Europe. The Guardian report also highlights the trend that fan interest is very high this time.

Heatwave and UEFA's steps

The temperature in many cities of Switzerland is between 30–35°C. Therefore UEFA has relaxed some security rules: plastic or aluminum water bottles are allowed in selected stadiums, especially on opening days, so fans can stay hydrated. Stadiums can also have cooling breaks when the heat crosses 35°C.

Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun, and Sion are the eight cities hosting the

 Wonderful Infrastructure and Legacy Goals

 Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun, and Sion are the eight cities hosting the competition.UEFA has set aside €41 million in prize money—156% more than in 2022. This will increase the economic and professional impact of the entire tournament.

By 2030, women's football is expected to surpass all other sports in popularity thanks to UEFA's "Unstoppable" plan. A legacy program is being introduced by Switzerland to help the best from the bottom up.

Opening Game Highlights

The hosts defeated Norway 2-1 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. The first match (Iceland vs Finland) resulted in a 1-1 draw. This indicates quality and evenly matched teams in tournament gameplay.

 New Technology Innovation – KINESIS Ball

The official match ball from Adidas “Kinesis” is based on Connected Ball Technology – which allows VAR decisions to be taken more quickly and accurately. The ball’s design is inspired by the Swiss Alps and host cities, with enhanced aerodynamics (PRECISIONSHELL) and stability (CTR‑CORE).

Top Contenders

 The overwhelming favorite for this event is Spain, the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Nations League champions.England, the 2022 champions, retain their place but their squad is getting a bit weak due to retirements and internal pressures. Germany, France, Netherlands are also in the contender list, every team is making the competition tough.