Women’s Euro Group A: Norway and Switzerland Advance After Dramatic Final Day
Group A of the Women’s Euro 2025 wrapped up today, and the top two teams—Norway and Switzerland—have progressed to the quarter-finals, leaving Finland and Iceland to head home. The group stage delivered thrilling results and tense late drama, highlighting both offensive firepower and defensive fragility.
🇳🇴 Norway Finish with a Bang, Top Group A
In the day’s standout match, Norway beat Iceland 4–3, securing a perfect three wins from three to top Group A. Winger Signe Gaupset, making her first tournament start, was the star—scoring twice and providing two assists in a standout performance .
Iceland stunned the hosts early, taking the lead through Sveindís Jónsdóttir before Gaupset equalised with a powerful volley from a corner. She went on to score again before assisting Frida Maanum for both of Norway’s third and fourth goals . Despite their dominance, Norway’s defence suffered late: Hlin Eiriksdottir scored in the 84th minute and a stoppage-time penalty by Glódís Viggosdóttir, after Marit Bratberg Lund was shown a red card, reduced the deficit. However, Norway held on and finished with nine points .
🇨🇭 Switzerland Stage Late Comeback to Secure Second
Meanwhile, hosts Switzerland drew 1–1 with Finland in Geneva—an equaliser just before full-time was enough to secure second spot . Kuikka struck for Finland in the 78th minute via a penalty, but substitute Xhemaili rescued Switzerland with a stoppage-time =goal, sending home a jubilant crowd, and sealing their progression .
📊 Final Standings: Group A
Team P W-D-L GF-GA Pts
Norway 3 3-0-0 8–5 9
Switzerland 3 1-1-1 4–3 4
Finland 3 1-1-1 3–4 4
Iceland 3 0-0-3 3–8 0
Norway advances as group winners with maximum points, while Switzerland edges past Finland on goal difference. Iceland conclude with three losses .
🔍 What This Means Moving Forward
Norway will face a top-two finisher from Group B (likely Italy or Portugal), starting their quarter-finals with high confidence.
Switzerland, buoyed by home support, will meet one of the group leaders—spurring fans’ hope of a deep run.
Group A underscored football’s unpredictability: Gaupset’s breakout, Iceland’s pressure-packed fightback, and Switzerland’s last-gasp winner all made for unforgettable moments.
💬 Voices and Next Steps
Signe Gaupset, after her double-goal bow, expressed hope and pride:
“I feel I’ve put in a good application… it was good to play today and show what I can do,” she said .
Swiss coach Pia Sundhage, speaking after the dramatic home victory, praised her squad’s resilience and ‘believing to the very end’.
