Sweden's Women's Euro 2025 Team Exudes Confidence Ahead of Tournament
Sweden's women's football team expresses strong confidence as they prepare for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
Key Points
- • 18 out of 20 players believe Sweden will win Euro 2025
- • Sweden's first match is against Denmark on July 4
- • The tournament runs from July 2 to July 27 across multiple Swiss cities
- • Assistant coach insists the team is going to win, despite tough competition
As anticipation builds for the Women's Euro 2025, set in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27, the Swedish national football team has voiced a strong belief in their potential for success. A recent survey revealed that 18 of the 20 players in the squad are optimistic about their chances, with forward Rebecka Blomqvist predicting victory against Germany in the final. "We are a mästerskapslag" (championship team), asserted forward Kosovare Asllani, acknowledging the importance of mental strength to overcome past disappointments.
Sweden will compete in Group C alongside Germany, Denmark, and Poland. Their first match is scheduled against Denmark on July 4, which is pivotal for the team's tournament journey. The squad has demonstrated commendable form recently, having secured a remarkable 6-1 win against Denmark and a 2-0 victory over Norway in warm-up matches.
Despite the general optimism, veteran defender Linda Sembrant cautioned against making premature predictions regarding the tournament's outcome, signaling an awareness of the fierce competition that awaits. Assistant coach Magnus Wikman echoed this sentiment as he emphasized, "I’m not going there to lose, that’s for sure," while recognizing the high-caliber teams present in the tournament.
With the event promising exciting opportunities, it plans to maximize attendance by introducing initiatives like reduced ticket prices and free transport for fans. Enhanced officiating technologies will also be utilized, including AI systems for offside calls. The tournament mascot, a St. Bernard puppy named Maddli, pays homage to Switzerland's first licensed female football player, Madeleine Boll.
As the team readies itself for the challenges ahead, the sense of unity and determination among the players is palpable, setting a promising tone for Sweden's campaign in the Women's Euro 2025.