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UEFA Womens Euro 2025: Full Match Schedule, Groups, Format, How To Watch

Ahead of the tournament kickoff in Switzerland, here is the list of fixtures, nations, stadiums, top players and start times. England will look to hold on to their crown when the 14th edition of the UEFA European Women’s Championship, or Women’s Euro 2025, begins in Switzerland on Wednesday. The continent’s top nations will compete over the course of the 26-day tournament across eight host cities. Here’s everything you need to know about the championship: Switzerland is playing host to the Women’s Euro for the first time. The tournament begins in Thun on Wednesday, July 2 and concludes in Basel on Sunday, July 27. Of the 51 national women’s bodies associated with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), 16 have qualified for the championship. They will be divided into four groups: Group A Group B Group C Group D Apart from holders England and world champions Spain, former Olympic gold medal winners Germany are firm favourites to lift the trophy. Here’s a brief look at each team’s pedigree: Up until Friday, Bonmati’s participation in the tournament was unquestionable as the superstar midfielder is the centrepiece of the Spanish side. However, the 27-year-old tested positive for viral meningitis and was hospitalised in Madrid. The Spanish football federation, RFEF, however, is hopeful that the star player will return to the squad in a few days despite not being part of the contingent travelling to Switzerland on Sunday. “After several days hospitalised with viral meningitis, Aitana Bonmati has been discharged from the hospital and will join the Spanish national team in the coming days,” RFEF said in a brief statement. The Barcelona player, winner of the Ballon d’Or award in 2023 and 2024, posted a photo from her hospital bed on social media on Sunday, giving a thumbs-up and stating: “Fortunately, everything is going well. I hope to return soon.” Bonmati has been pivotal for Spain, scoring 30 goals in 78 appearances and helping them win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and last year’s UEFA Nations League. Gracias a tod@s por los mensajes recibidos y a l@s que me habéis ayudado estos días. Afortunadamente todo va bien, espero volver pronto. 💪🏼⚔️🧠 Gràcies a totes i tots, us he sentit a prop❤️ pic.twitter.com/GV6ORVEn8i — Aitana Bonmatí Conca (@AitanaBonmati) June 29, 2025 From stadiums located in the heart of Switzerland’s main cities, to picturesque arenas sitting in the lap of the Alps, these are the eight venues hosting the championship: According to UEFA, the total prize pot for the tournament is 41 million euros ($48m), more than double the 16 million euros (about $19m) given in 2022. The champions can get a maximum of 5.1 million euros (about $6m) if they also win all three of their group-stage matches. All 16 teams will receive a participation fee of 1.8 million euros ($2.1m). Tickets for all games go on sale at 09:00 GMT on every match day from the group stage up until the knockouts. They will be available on the UEFA ticketing website and start from 22 Swiss Francs ($27.5) and go up to 90 Swiss Francs ($112). The tournament will be streamed live on the UEFA.tv website, as well as regional broadcasters and streaming services. Al Jazeera Sport will provide live text and photo commentary stream for a selection of knockout matches, including the final. Format: All four teams in each of the four groups will play each other once, and the top two teams will progress to the knockout stage, which begins with the quarterfinals. Wednesday, July 2
Group A: Iceland vs Finland (16:00 GMT, Thun)
Group A: Switzerland vs Norway (19:00 GMT, Basel) Thursday, July 3
Group B: Belgium vs Italy (16:00 GMT, Sion)
Group B: Spain vs Portugal (19:00 GMT, Bern) Friday, July 4
Group C: Denmark vs Sweden (16:00 GMT, Geneva)
Group C: Germany vs Poland (19:00 GMT, St Gallen) Saturday, July 5
Group D: Wales vs Netherlands (16:00 GMT, Lucerne)
Group D: France vs England (19:00 GMT, Zurich) Sunday, July 6
Group A: Norway vs Finland (16:00 GMT, Sion)
Group A: Switzerland vs Iceland (19:00 GMT, Bern) Monday, July 7
Group B: Spain vs Belgium (16:00 GMT, Thun)
Group B: Portugal vs Italy (19:00 GMT, Geneva) Tuesday, July 8
Group C: Germany vs Denmark (16:00 GMT, Basel)
Group C: Poland vs Sweden (19:00 GMT, Lucerne) Wednesday, July 9
Group D: England vs Netherlands (16:00 GMT, Zurich)
Group D: France vs Wales (19:00 GMT, St Gallen) Thursday, July 10
Group A: Finland vs Switzerland (19:00 GMT, Geneva)
Group A: Norway vs Iceland (19:00 GMT, Thun) Friday, July 11
Group B: Italy vs Spain (19:00 GMT, Bern)
Group B: Portugal vs Belgium (19:00 GMT, Sion) Saturday, July 12
Group C: Sweden vs Germany (19:00 GMT, Zurich)
Group C: Poland vs Denmark (19:00 GMT, Lucerne) Sunday, July 13
Group D: Netherlands vs France (19:00 GMT, Basel)
Group D: England vs Wales (19:00 GMT, St Gallen) Wednesday, July 16
Winners of Group A vs Runners-up of Group B (Geneva, 19:00 GMT) Thursday, July 17
Winners of Group C vs Runners-up of Group D (Zurich, 19:00 GMT) Friday, July 18
Winners of Group B vs Runners-up of Group A (Bern, 19:00 GMT) Saturday, July 19
Winners of Group D vs Runners-up of Group C (Basel, 19:00 GMT) Tuesday, July 22
Winners of quarterfinal 3 vs winners of quarterfinal 1 (Geneva, 19:00 GMT) Wednesday, July 23
Winners of quarterfinal 4 vs winners of quarterfinal 2 (Zurich, 19:00 GMT) Sunday, July 27
Winners of semifinal 1 vs winners of semifinal 2 (Basel, 19:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera English:...

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Holders Man Utd beat Man City 2-0 to reach third successive FA Cup final United will play Chelsea at Wembley on 18 May Celin Bizet curled in opener, Grace Clinton headed in second Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Holders Manchester United reached a third successive FA Cup final with an impressive victory over rivals Manchester City at Joie Stadium. Defeat is a crushing blow to City, whose hopes of winning silverware this season have now ended after a disappointing campaign. United, who won the competition for the first time last season, were 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Celin Bizet and Grace Clinton. City were without several big-name players through injury and struggled to find a way back into the game despite efforts from Brazil forward Kerolin. United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made an exceptional double-save to push Yui Hasegawa's free-kick onto the crossbar and kept out Lily Murphy's headed rebound in the second half, which was City's best chance. However, United also came close to extending their lead with Ella Toone and Bizet denied by goalkeeper Khiara Keating on several occasions. City's depleted squad fought back in a more even second half but United's defence - who have the best record in the Women's Super League this season - stood strong and helped carry them to victory. It is a remarkable achievement for United as they face a third successive trip to Wembley to contest for the FA Cup trophy, while they remain on course to secure a Champions League qualification spot for next season. They meet WSL runaway leaders Chelsea in the final on 18 May - a repeat of the 2023 final which the Blues won 1-0. "To do it and get back to a final is no mean feat. I'm really pleased and especially with the performance because I thought we were incredible," said manager Marc Skinner. "It will always be caveated with City's injuries but we have to play the team ahead of us. I thought we dominated and it should have been more. "There was a moment in the game at the Etihad [earlier this season] where we let them back into it - but there was none of that today. It was pure control." Having already fallen behind in the race to secure a top-three spot in the league, City's hopes for silverware and a positive end to the campaign were resting purely on success in the FA Cup. But with more key players ruled out through injury during the international break – Vivianne Miedema and Jill Roord both picked up issues with the Netherlands – it was always going to be tough. Interim manager Nick Cushing's side were put under pressure immediately by United as the visitors pressed intensely and tested City's defence with direct balls over the top. Jayde Riviere constantly found Bizet down the right-hand side and England international Toone dominated midfield. It was Toone's searching ball in behind that picked out Bizet early on and she coolly curled it into the far corner past goalkeeper Keating. City had barely settled before Clinton made it 2-0 when she was allowed to move through the box completely unmarked to head Gabby George's corner in. There was a response from City but only after striker Mary Fowler was forced off with a knee injury and Cushing had to move players out of position to accommodate with an already-thin bench. Kerolin stepped up to the plate, causing havoc for United's defence, but could not beat Tullis-Joyce with an acrobatic volley and had other efforts blocked by centre-backs Maya le Tissier and Millie Turner. At the other end, City goalkeeper Keating was kept busy as Toone and Bizet came close to extending United's lead. The depleted squad left few options for Cushing off the bench and even though United took their foot off the gas a little in the second half, City did not have enough to fight their way back into it. "My message this week will be to go and perform for our fans. We need to strip it back to basics," said City interim boss Cushing. "We have to show more desire. This team is a winning team and we have to make sure every person and process is focused around the direction of winning. "At the moment, we're in a position we shouldn't be in." While City's summer is set for a rebuild – they must reflect on a poor campaign, find a way to close the gap on title rivals Chelsea and recruit a permanent manager – United's could end in trophy success. England midfielder Clinton spent last season on loan at Tottenham and had to miss the final, in which they lost to her parent club United, but she now has a chance to play in the showpiece, alongside best friend and team-mate Bizet, who was also in the Spurs squad last year. It was fitting their names were on the scoresheet at Joie Stadium.

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Sana Khan Says Goodbye To Her Dear Mother Saeeda Khan Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun A Heartfelt Goodbye

Ex-actress and Bigg Boss 6 popularity Sana Khan recently shared a very emotional moment with her fans: the death of her mother, Saeeda Khan. Sadly, she posted the loss in Instagram Stories with a heavy heart, writing “My beloved mother, Mrs. Saeeda, died of illness after a prolonged struggle.” Her message was a soft, heartfelt goodbye, part eulogy, part prayer, being the intense, unshatterable bond between a daughter and her mother. The news, filled with hope and tranquility, requested well-wishers to pray for Saeeda Khan’s peaceful journey to the afterlife. Though not in the limelight herself, Mrs. Saeeda Khan was also visible from time to time on Sana’s social media platform. From tightening her daughter’s shoelaces to standing firmly alongside her through life’s many ups and downs, her presence was one of warmth and resilience. In 2023, Sana shared a lovely video of her mom doing a simple yet sweet thing: tying shoelaces. It was captioned: “There is no love more honest and selfless than a mother’s love.” Such simple words summed up what so many already know but conveniently forget to speak of: the silentpower of a mother’s love. Sana Khan, once queen of television screens with her glamorous and sassy roles in movies such as Jai Ho and web series Special OPS, quit showbiz in 2020 to take up a spiritual lifestyle. She said that the choice came after wanting to have a life that is conducive to her beliefs and religion, something she tended to attribute to the lessons and prayers of her mom. In large measure, Saeeda Khan’s quiet influence was an integral part of Sana’s inspiring transformation from celebrity to devout businesswoman and inspirational figure. Sana informed her followers that her mother’s Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) was held at Oshiwara Kabristan after the Isha prayer at 9:45 PM on Tuesday. While she would not say what killed her, she said that her mother had been sick for a while. What was evident in her message was not the sorrow, as much as it was sure to be present, but the strength, the acceptance, and the faith in prayer. Her statement, “Your prayers for my mother will be helpful,” resonated with humility and faith. In this era of continuous digital noise, Sana Khan’s message put things into perspective for many about what really matters: relationships, faith, and thankfulness. She was not a celebrity or influencer at that moment. She was a daughter who was grieving her mother, requesting prayers, and expressing gratitude. Her path from stardom to a spiritually centered existence has been a source of inspiration many times, and this moment, this profoundly intimate goodbye, revealed her strength and the principles that guide her. Although Mrs. Saeeda Khan is no longer on this earth, her love and teachings are remembered through her daughter. A mother’s memory never rests in memories but in the ideals that she shares and the love that is left behind. For fans and followers, this moment is not just about mourning a loss. It’s about celebrating a life of quiet strength, unconditional love, and unwavering faith. A Final Thought: Keep Her in Your Prayers As Sana continues to heal and remember her mother in her own private way, she has only asked for one thing from her followers: duas (prayers). Let us remember Mrs. Saeeda Khan not just as Sana Khan’s mother, but as a woman who raised a daughter strong enough to walk away from fame in pursuit of peace. May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannah. Amen.

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Wildfire Risks As Climate Change Fuels Extreme Heatwave In Southern Europe

The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F). Local authorities have issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires and urged people to take shelter, as Southern Europe experiences the summer’s first severe heatwave and as experts link the rising frequency and intensity of soaring temperatures to climate change. Acute heatwaves were recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal through the weekend and into Sunday, with locals and tourists alike battling the sweltering conditions. Ambulances were also on standby near tourist hot spots. Two-thirds of Portugal was on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and wildfires, with temperatures in Lisbon expected to top 42C (107F). In Lisbon, 39-year-old pharmacist Sofia Monnteiro told the AFP news agency that despite advising people “not to go out” during the hottest hours of the day, “we have already had some cases of heat strokes and burns”. Several areas in the southern half of Portugal, including Lisbon, are under a red warning until Monday night due to “persistently extremely high maximum temperature values”, said the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). Firefighters mobilised in several countries to tackle blazes. Fires broke out in France and Turkiye Sunday, with other countries on heightened alert. Much of Portugal was also on high alert Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires – as was the Italian island of Sicily, where firefighters tackled 15 blazes Saturday. In Italy, a few regions — Lazio, Tuscany, Calabria, Puglia and Umbria — were planning to ban some outdoor work activities during the hottest hours of the day in response to the record-high temperatures. Italian trade unions pushed the government to expand such measures at a national level. On Sunday, the Italian Health Ministry placed 21 out of 27 monitored cities under its highest heat alert, including top holiday destinations like Rome, Milan and Naples. Hospital emergency departments across Italy have reported an increase in heatstroke cases, according to Mario Guarino, vice president of the Italian Society of Emergency Medicine. “We’ve seen around a 10-percent increase, mainly in cities that not only have very high temperatures but also a higher humidity rate,” he told the AFP. It is mainly elderly people, cancer patients or homeless people, presenting with dehydration, heat stroke, fatigue.” Greece was again on high wildfire alert with the heatwave there expected to continue throughout the weekend. A large wildfire broke out south of Athens on Thursday, forcing evacuations and road closures near the ancient Temple of Poseidon. Greek authorities deployed 130 firefighters, 12 planes and 12 helicopters to battle the blaze, while police evacuated 40 people, with five areas under evacuation orders. In Spain, locals and tourists were desperately trying to keep cool, as temperatures reached as high as 42C (107F) in the southern city of Seville along with other locations in the south and central parts of the country. Southern regions of Spain recorded temperatures above seasonal averages, prompting health alerts and safety recommendations from authorities. The country’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has said that June is set to break yet another record, becoming the hottest such month since records started. Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region due to global warming. A Lancet Public Health study published last year highlighted the increasing risk of heat-related deaths due to climate change. The study predicted that heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century under current climate policies. While more people die from cold than heat, the study stressed that rising temperatures will offset the benefits of milder winters, leading to a significant net increase in heat-related mortality. Scientists say climate change is stoking hotter and more intense heatwaves, particularly in cities where the so-called “urban heat island” effect amplifies temperatures among tightly packed buildings. “The heatwaves in the Mediterranean region have become more frequent and more intense in recent years, with peaks of 37 degrees [Celsius, 100F] or even more in cities, where the urban heat island effect raises the temperatures even further,” said Emanuela Piervitali, a researcher at the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA). Experts have warned that intense heat can affect daily life, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children. Local authorities have advised against any physical activity during the hottest hours of the day, and recommended drinking plenty of fluids. Follow Al Jazeera English:...