Norway made a stunning comeback to defeat Switzerland 2-1 in the opening match of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The match, held at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, saw Switzerland take an early lead through Nadine Riesen’s goal, giving the home team hope for a strong start on home soil[3][7]. However, Norway responded effectively, with Ada Hegerberg scoring her 50th goal for Norway to level the scores with a powerful header[4][7]. The turning point came when Julia Stierli scored an own goal a few minutes later, securing Norway’s victory[2][8].
The match was played under challenging conditions, with high temperatures prompting UEFA to relax rules around fans bringing water into the stadium and allowing players cooling breaks if the temperature reached 32°C[3]. Despite the heat, the match was intense, with both teams displaying strong performances. Norway’s win puts them at the top of Group A, while Switzerland faces a tough road ahead in the tournament[6][8].
Key players from both teams were involved in the action, including Switzerland’s Viola Calligaris, who played the full 90 minutes, and Norway’s Mathilde Harviken, who came on to help her team secure the win[5][7]. The victory marked a significant start for Norway in the tournament, setting the stage for their future matches in Group A[6][8].
References
- [1] Switzerland vs Norway UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Highlights
- [2] Switzerland vs. Norway – Final Score – July 02, 2025
- [3] Euro 2025 live: Norway defeat hosts Switzerland in thriller
- [4] UEFA Women’s European Championship: Switzerland vs. Norway
- [5] Norway beat Switzerland to open WEURO 2025
- [6] Norway battle back to beat Swiss hosts in Euro 2025 opener
- [7] Switzerland 1-2 Norway highlights: Comeback stuns hosts on opening night of Women’s EURO 2025
- [8] Norway rallies for win over Switzerland in first match at Women’s European Championships