The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is underway, and one of the most anticipated clashes in Group B sees Belgium take on Italy. The match is scheduled for today, July 3, 2025, with a 12 p.m. ET kick-off. Football fans can catch the action live on FOX Sports 1, with streaming options available on Fubo, the FOX Sports App, and FOXSports.com.
This Group B encounter, held at the Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, Switzerland, is particularly significant as it also features Spain and Portugal, leading many to label it the "group of death". Both Belgium and Italy are aiming for a strong start to their Euro 2025 campaigns, making this match a crucial step towards qualification.
Belgium qualified for their third consecutive Euros through the playoffs with a 4-1 victory over Ukraine. Elisabet Gunnarsdóttir, who took charge in January 2025, has brought fresh energy to the team, emphasizing fast transitions and tactical flexibility. The Red Flames concluded their preparations with a 2-0 victory over Greece in a friendly match, with Tessa Wullaert and Jill Janssens scoring. Wullaert, Belgium's captain and all-time leading goalscorer with 88 goals, will be the main focus of their attack. Other key players include Amber Tysiak, Sari Kees, and Janice Cayman, all of whom play in England's Women's Super League and are expected to form a solid back-three.
Italy, under the guidance of Andrea Soncin since September 2023, qualified by winning their qualification group. Soncin has been instrumental in blending Italy's traditional defensive strength with a more offensive attacking approach. In their last match, Italy secured a 4-1 away win against Wales in the UEFA Women's Nations League. Italy will be aiming to improve their performance compared to their last two Euro appearances, where they finished at the bottom of their group. Juventus forward Michela Cambiaghi is set to make her debut in the tournament. Lucia Di Guglielmo recalls the 1-0 defeat to Belgium at the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 and views this match as a chance for revenge.
Historically, Belgium holds a slight edge over Italy, with four wins in their five head-to-head encounters. The most recent match was in February 2023 at the Arnold Clark Cup, where Belgium emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. The game is at Stade de Tourbillon.
As the UEFA Foundation for Children celebrates ten years of supporting vulnerable children, the Women's Euro 2025 provides a platform to promote this cause. Both teams are ready, and fans can anticipate an exciting and competitive match as Belgium and Italy vie for a crucial victory in Group B.