World Champions Spain Face Host Nation Switzerland for Semifinal Spot in Euro 2025 Showdown
The knockout stage of the Women’s Euro 2025 is underway, leaving no room for error as teams vie for a place in the final. In a highly anticipated quarterfinal clash, reigning world champions Spain will take on host nation Switzerland, with only one team advancing to the final four.
Spain enters the match as the clear favorite, having dominated the group stage. ‘La Roja’ secured first place in Group B with a perfect record of three wins, finishing as the tournament’s top-scoring team with an impressive 14 goals.
Switzerland, meanwhile, will rely on their home-field advantage to challenge the Spanish side. The hosts secured their quarterfinal berth in dramatic fashion, earning a crucial draw against Finland in their final group match to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Historically, the matchup has been closely contested. In eight previous encounters, Spain has secured four victories to Switzerland’s three, with one match ending in a draw. Heading into this contest, Spain is on an undefeated streak, while Switzerland’s last five games have resulted in two wins, two losses, and one draw.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, July 18
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
- Venue: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
Projected Lineups
- Spain: Cata Coll; Batlle, Irene Paredes, Aleixandri, Olga; Aitana Bonmatí, Patri, Alexia Putellas; Mariona, Esther González, Pina.
- Switzerland: Peng; Ivelj, Maritz, Calligaris, Schertenleib; Reuteler, Wälti; Beney, Vallotto, Reissen; Crnogorčević.
How to Watch
The Euro 2025 quarterfinals can be streamed live on Disney+ in Mexico, Central America, and Latin America (excluding Brazil). In the United States, the match will be broadcast on FOX and ViX.
