Euro 2025 is already delivering thrills. The biggest news so far? Norway has been playing on another level. They just became the first team to lock up a spot in the quarterfinals. It’s a clear sign they mean business in this tournament.
Norway arrived at their second Group A match flying high. They beat Switzerland 2-1 in their opener. This time, they faced Finland in an all-Nordic clash. Norway started with a bang, basically scoring before Finland knew what hit them. An unfortunate own goal by Eva Nystrom put them ahead just three minutes in. Finland didn’t just roll over, though. Oona Sevenius managed to pull her team level just past the half-hour mark, at 32 minutes. The game stayed tight, but Norway’s star power showed up when it mattered. Caroline Graham Hansen, a key player, netted the winner in the 84th minute. That goal sealed the three points. Benfica’s Marit Lund also played a full 90 minutes for Norway, looking solid in midfield. With this win, Norway now sits atop Group A with six points. They’ve secured first place, while Finland holds onto three points.
Switzerland Finds Its Footing, Iceland Bows Out
The other Group A match was also a tight affair. Switzerland battled Iceland and came out with a 2-0 victory. For a long time, it looked like a stalemate. Neither team could break through for 75 minutes. Then, Géraldine Reuteler finally broke the deadlock for Switzerland in the 76th minute. Iceland pushed hard for an equalizer. They threw everything forward, but it wasn’t enough. Instead, Switzerland delivered another blow. Alayah Pilgrim scored right at the 90-minute mark to seal the win.
This result puts Switzerland on three points. They will now go head-to-head with Finland in the last group game. That match will decide who snags second place and the final quarterfinal spot from Group A. The Swiss only need a draw to advance. Finland, on the other hand, must win. As for Iceland, their Euro 2025 journey is over. They are the first team to be eliminated from this competition.