Norway Triumphs Over Switzerland in UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Opener

In the opening match of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, host nation Switzerland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Norway at Basel's St. Jakob-Park, despite an early lead and a dominant first-half performance.

Switzerland's early dominance, highlighted by Nadine Riesen's 28th-minute goal, was overturned in the second half as Norway's captain Ada Hegerberg equalized with her 50th international goal, followed by an own goal from Swiss defender Julia Stierli. Despite a missed penalty by Hegerberg, Norway secured the victory, placing them atop Group A.

The match attracted a near-capacity crowd of 34,063, setting a record for a women's game in Switzerland. The electric atmosphere underscored the growing popularity and support for women's football in the country.