/euro2025/ Opening match edition
The game takes place in Thun, Switzerland, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 CET (16:00 GMT)
Iceland's team captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir will anchor the defence throughout the tournament. Currently, she plays for Bayern Munich and has been named Icelandic Footballer of the Year three years running (2022–2024). Up front, Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir will look to bring her trademark pace and flair.
Defeating Scotland in the playoffs to reach the competition, Finland proved they are organised and functional ahead of next month’s tournament. They enter Group A as huge outsiders to progress to the knockout stage, but still possess quality in their ranks such as record goal-scorer Linda Sällström of Vittsjö. Natalia Kuikka will be key to keeping the door shut at the back. Strong and fast, she is Finland’s best defender. Ex-Liverpool full-back Emma Koivisto is tireless and dangerous for the Fins on the overlap. Leicester City striker Jutta Rantala also returns after an injury layoffs to boost the squad.
Iceland's team captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir will anchor the defence throughout the tournament. Currently, she plays for Bayern Munich and has been named Icelandic Footballer of the Year three years running (2022–2024). Up front, Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir will look to bring her trademark pace and flair.
Defeating Scotland in the playoffs to reach the competition, Finland proved they are organised and functional ahead of next month’s tournament. They enter Group A as huge outsiders to progress to the knockout stage, but still possess quality in their ranks such as record goal-scorer Linda Sällström of Vittsjö. Natalia Kuikka will be key to keeping the door shut at the back. Strong and fast, she is Finland’s best defender. Ex-Liverpool full-back Emma Koivisto is tireless and dangerous for the Fins on the overlap. Leicester City striker Jutta Rantala also returns after an injury layoffs to boost the squad.
