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,

The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 semi-finals match England with Italy in Geneva on Tuesday before Germany face Spain in Zurich the following night. We look at four players who could be key to their teams earning a place in the Basel final.

Germany secured a 6-5 penalty shootout win against France in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final match on Saturday, 19 July

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.