Germany will face France in quarter-final
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Elsewhere, Germany and France offer a showdown between two European powers, while Switzerland will try to stay alive against a heavily-favored and more proficient Spain. Norway vs. Italy is probably the least thrilling on paper, but it’s a chance to watch stars Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham Hansen book a spot in the semifinals.
Spain remain favoured to win Euro 2025 after a dominant display in group play. England and France are top contenders in the odds.
If England's opening loss to France at Euro 2025 was a cause for concern, coach Sarina Wiegman said being faced with a huge challenge right out of the gate might have been a blessing in disguise for the reigning champions.
Eight minutes after England broke the deadlock through Georgia Stanway's penalty, she produced a scrappy finish, adding to England’s early dominance in the opening 20-odd minutes. Toone also played a crucial role in build-up play on the night and bagged a brace of assists that saw England climb to a 4-0 lead before the interval.
The marquee matchup, which France won 2-1, drew 690,000 viewers, a 329% spike from the previous group stage average.