For the first time since 1997, Spain has advanced to the Euro semi-final. Spain recently clinched the inaugural Nations League title in Feb. 2024, defeating France 2-0 in the final. While Spain is yet to reach the Euro finals, it has advanced to the quarterfinals in the last three tournaments.

UEFA Women's Euro is in full swing with 16 nations saying farewell to the group stage and eight teams welcoming the quarterfinal round. Host nation Switzerland have set a breathtaking backdrop for preliminary rounds,

Switzerland's Lia Waelti, wearing a team captain rainbow armband, applauds the fans at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Spain and Switzerland at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, July 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

After years of hard work to reach the highest level, Switzerland international Désirée Grundbacher gave up her playing career to become a referee. Now, she’s officiating at a home Women’s EURO – and hoping to inspire the next generation.

At 20 years of age, Signe Gauspet made UEFA Women’s Euro history last week and hopes to propel Norway into their first major tournament semi-final for 12 years tomorrow.