Switzerland Starts European Championship Without Star Player

The host nation Switzerland will have to manage without its big star, at the same time it's up to proof for Norway after the genre repetition loss against Sweden. Tomorrow, the European Championship in football starts.

» Published: July 01 2025 at 12:11

Switzerland Starts European Championship Without Star Player
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What: Iceland–Finland, group stage match, group A.

When: Wednesday, July 2, 18.00.

Where: Stockhorn Arena, Thun.

TV/radio: Viaplay and Radiosporten.

+ Nordic duel directly

A Nordic battle begins the European Championship 2025 when Iceland faces Finland. It is the first time the teams meet each other in a major championship. Finland has participated in four previous European Championships and in the debut in 2005, the team went all the way to the semifinal.

+ Finnish star has found form

After recurring injuries, Finnish star Adelina Engman has found form in her Como during the spring. The 30-year-old – with a past in both Brommapojkarna and Hammarby – has previously also played in, among other things, Chelsea.

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What: Switzerland–Norway, group stage match, group A.

When: Wednesday, July 2, 21.00.

Where: St. Jakob-Park, Basel.

TV/radio: SVT 1/SVT Play and Radiosporten.

+ Pia Sundhage leads injury-stricken home nation

Host nation Switzerland – led by national team manager Pia Sundhage – will have to manage without injured star Ramona Bachmann and defender Luana Bühler, who both miss the European Championship.

+ Norwegian stars seek revenge

Norway enters the football championship after a 0–2 loss to Sweden in the dress rehearsal. Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg may be back after her injury. She will be joined by, among others, Barcelona star Caroline Graham Hansen.

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