Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

First place in Group B is on the line on Friday in Switzerland, as Spain and Italy lock horns in their last opening-round match of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship. Both teams started the tournament strong, but one side has the advantage heading into the final matchday.

Tournament favorite Spain came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 and sweep through Group B at the Women’s European Championship. Janice Cayman scored in stoppage time for Belgium to beat Portugal 2-1 and a first win.

No miracle in Sion, and the Portuguese end up finishing bottom of Group B. A fine win for Belgium it must be said. Janice Cayman has won it for Belgium in the sixth minute of added time. It's poor defending from Portugal, and Leicester captain is quickest to react, and thumps home.

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Belgium has had a couple of rough outcomes so far. After a tight 1-0 loss to Italy, the Belgians conceded five unanswered goals in the second half to Spain on Monday, resulting in a 6-2 defeat. The Red Flames will exit the Euros in the group stage for the second time in three tournaments.

SION, Switzerland — Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0 on Thursday.