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

Italy beat Belgium 1-0 at women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland on Thursday in what could be a crucial victory in their bid for a place in knock-out stages. Arianna Caruso fired the winner in the 44th minute in Sion in Group B where world champions and top favourites Spain were facing Portugal later in the day in Bern.

Italy reached the quarter-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Friday despite losing 3-1 to Group B winners Spain, the Azzurre finishing ahead of rivals

Italy won their first match in the Women's European Championship since 2017 as Arianna Caruso struck in the 44th minute to give them a 1-0 win over Belgium in their Group B opener on Thursday.

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.

Group B action heats up at the UEFA Women's Euro as Belgium faces Italy on Thursday in a crucial matchup. Here's how to watch and what to know.

Matchday 1 for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship continues on Thursday, July 3 with Group B, starting with Italy facing Belgium at Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, Switzerland.

Portugal will face Belgium in the group stage of the 2025 Women's European Championship on Friday at Stade de Tourbillon.