With the opening day of the 2025 Women’s Euros just weeks away, we break down every squad heading to Switzerland as it happens.

Euro 2025 kicks off on July 2nd, as 16 nations compete to take home the greatest honour in European football.

The Halfway Line breaks down every Euro 2025 squad announcement as it happens.

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France exclude Renard and Le Sommer

Still searching for their first major tournament honour, France have made the bold decision to leave out captain Wendie Renard and all time top goalscorer Eugenie Le Sommer from the Euro 2025 squad.

The pair were left out of France’s recent nations league campaign, something head coach Laurent Bonadei maintained was “not a spur of the moment” choice.

“When I announced that everyone had a chance, that no one was indispensable, in my mind it wasn’t just about giving young players a chance but also players who had suffered psychologically after the Olympic Games and making sure that everyone was involved,” Bonadei expressed.

Renard, who has made 168 appearances for France, will certainly be a key absentee in the leadership group this summer.

Lauren James fit to join as England name forward-heavy lineup

Following the news of Mary Earps’ retirement, shockwaves continued to flood through the England camp after Millie Bright’s decision to omit herself from squad selection, as well as Fran Kirby’s decision to draw a line under her international career.

Kirby, who has made 77 appearances for the Lionesses, announced her international retirement following reports that Sarina Wiegman had already decided to exclude the English midfielder from this summer’s camp. This decision from the England head coach has left the Lionesses with thin midfield options, something fans will be hoping doesn’t haunt them in Switzerland.

Chelsea and Arsenal dominate the call ups, with both clubs making up 52% of the England squad.

GK: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride).

DEF: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Maya le Tissier (Manchester United), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City).

MID: Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Chelsea), Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Jess Park (Manchester City), Ella Toone (Manchester United).

FWD: Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal, on loan from Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal).

Full England squad release here.

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World Champions Spain pack a punch

Fresh off the back of a 2-1 victory over European Champions England in the opening week of June, Spain are prepared to take this summer by storm.

Naming an elite squad packed to the brim of FIFA World Cup winners and UEFA Women’s Champions League victors, the Spanish will certainly be hard to beat at Euro 2025.

GK: Adriana Naclares (Athletic Club), Cata Coll (Barcelona), Esther Sullastres (Sevilla)

DEF: Laia Aleixandri (Barcelona), Ona Battle (Barcelona), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid), Jana Fernandez (Barcelona), Maria Mendez (Real Madrid), Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City), Irene Paredes (Barcelona)

MID: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona), Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona), Vicky Lopez (Barcelona), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona), Maite Zubieta (Athletic Bilbao)

FWD: Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid), Claudia Pina (Barcelona), Alba Redondo (Real Madrid), Lucia Garcia (Monterrey), Esther Gonzalez (Gotham FC), Cristina Martn-Prieto (Benfica), Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona).

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Kika Nazareth named as Portugal select preliminary squad

Portugal head coach Francisco Neto has named a preliminary 27-player squad ahead of Euro 2025. The confirmed 23-player roster will be announced on Thursday June 12th.

Barcelona’s Kika Nazareth has been named in the squad despite only just returning to running after sustaining a four-month ankle injury earlier in the year.

Full Portugal squad release here.

GK: Inês Pereira (Deportivo La Coruna on loan from Everton), Patrícia Morais (Sporting CP), Sierra Cota-Yarde (AFC Toronto).

DEF: Ana Seiça (Benfica), Bárbara Lopes (Torreense), Diana Gomes (Sevilla), Catarina Amado (Benfica), Carole Costa (Benfica), Carolina Correia (Torreense), Lúcia Alves (Benfica), Ana Borges (Sporting CP) , Joana Marchão (Parma Calcio 1913).

MID: Andreia Jacinto (Real Sociedad), Tatiana Pinto (Atletico Madrid), Andreia Faria (Benfica), Andreia Norton (Benfica), Fátima Pinto (Deportivo Alaves), Beatriz Fonseca (Sporting CP), Kika Nazareth (Barcelona), Dolores Silva (Braga), Samara Lino (Torreense), Stephanie Ribeiro (Pumas).

FWD: Jessica Silva (NJ/NY Gotham), Telma Encarnação (Sporting CP), Diana Silva (Sporting CP), Ana Capeta (Sporting CP), Carolina Mendes (Racing Power)

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Belgium confirm Red Falmes squad

A rollercoaster campaign in the UEFA Women’s Nations League will leave the Red Flames in good spirits heading into Euro 2025. The side secured a victory against defending Champions England, before flying past Portugal 3-0 on the final day of the league stage campaign. However, a hefty 5-1 home defeat to Spain will leave fans feeling shaky ahead of the big summer.

GK: Femke Bastiaen (PSV), Nicky Evrard (PSV), Lisa Lichtfus (Le Havre)

DEF: Janice Cayman (Leicester City), Laura Deloose (Anderlecht), Isabelle Illiano (Club YLA), Jill Janssens (Hoffenheim), Sari Kees (Leicester City), Zenia Mertens (OH Leuven), Davina Philtjens (Sassuolo), Amber Tysiak (West Ham United).

MID: Tina De Caigny (Anderlecht), Marie Detruyer (Inter Milan), Elena Dhont (Sassuolo), Kassandra Missipo (Sassuolo), Jarne Teulings (Feyenoord), Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton), Sarah Wijnants (Anderlecht).

FWD: Jassina Blom (UD Tenerife), Hannah Eurlings (OH Leuven), Mariam Toloba (Anderlecht), Ella Van Kerkhoven (Feyenoord), Tessa Wullaert (Inter Milan)

Full Belgium squad release here.

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Sweden squad set as young star Ellen Wangerheim makes the cut

Sweden will be looking to one-up their 3rd place finish at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they set their eyes on the next major tournament.

WSL mainstays Stina Blackstenius annd Johanna Rytting Kaneryd remain in the squad. Swedish legend and Bayern Munich brick-wall Magadela Eriksson has rightfully been named in the 23.

Hammarby striker Ellen Wangerheim has punched her hole in a plane ticket to Switzerland after an emphatic start to the Damallsvenskan season, the 20-year-old scoring 10 goals in nine games so far.

GK: Tove Enblom (Valerenga), Jennifer Falk (BK Häcken), Emma Holmgren (Levante)

DEF: Jonna Andersson (Linköping), Nathalie Björn (Chelsea), Magdalena Eriksson (Bayern Munich), Amanda Ilestedt (Free Agent), Smilla Holmberg (Hammarby), Hanna Lundkvist (San Diego Wave), Amanda Nildén (Tottenham Hotspur), Linda Sembrant (Bayern Munich).

MID/FWD: Filippa Angeldahl (Real Madrid), Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses), Hanna Bennison (Juventus), Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal), Lina Hurtig (Free Agent), Rebecka Blomqvist (VfL Wolfsburg), Sofia Jakobsson (London City Lionesses), Madelen Janogy (Fiorentina), Fridolina Rolfö (Barcelona), Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea), Ellen Wangerheim (Hammarby), Julia Zigiotti Olme (Bayern Munich)

Full Sweden squad release here.

Dark horses Iceland ready to make a mark

Iceland will certainly be one to watch as the tournament kicks off. Grouped with Finland, Norway and tournament hosts Switzerland, they will definitely be ready to cause a stir.

Goalkeepers: Fanney Inga Birkisdottir (BK Häcken), Telma Ivarsdottir (Rangers), Cecilia Ran Runarsdottir (Inter Milan, on loan from Bayern Munich),

Defenders: Gudny Arnadottir (Kristianstads DFF), Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir (Brondby), Gudrun Arnardottir (Rosengard), Natasha Moraa Anasi (Valur), Glodis Perla Viggosdottir (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: Sædis Run Heidarsdottir (Valerenga), Aslaug Munda Gunnlaugsdottir (Breidablik), Alexandra Johannsdottir (Kristianstads DFF), Berglind Ros Agustsdottir (Valur), Hafrun Rakel Halldorsdottir (Brondby), Katla Tryggvadottir (Kristianstads DFF), Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir (Bayer Leverkusen), Dagny Brynjarsdottir (West Ham United), Hildur Antonsdottir (Madrid CFF), Sandra Maria Jessen (Þor/KA),

Forwards: Dilja Yr Zomers (OH Leuven), Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir (Angel City FC), Hlin Eiriksdottir (Leicester City), Amanda Jacobsen Andradottir (FC Twente), Agla Maria Albertsdottir (Breidablik)

Norway eager to return to the summit of women’s football

Uninspiring over back-to-back major tournaments, Norway will be eager to make strong improvements under new head coach Gemma Grainger.

Packed with world class talent, Norway should have a team good enough to progress far at Euro 2025.

Goalkeepers: Cecilie Fiskerstrand (Fiorentina), Selma Panengstuen (SK Brann), Aurora Mikalsen (Cologne)

Defenders: Guro Bergsvand (VfLWolfsburg), Thea Bjelde (Valerenga), Marit Bratberg Lund (Benfica), Tuva Hansen (Bayern Munich), Mathilde Harviken (Juventus), Maren Mjelde (Everton), Emilie Woldvik (Rosengard)

Midfielders: Vilde Boe Risa (Atletico Madrid), Ingrid Engen (Free Agent), Signe Gaupset (SK Brann), Justine Kielland (Wolfsburg), Frida Maanum (Arsenal), Lisa Naaslund (Manchester United), Guro Reiten (Chelsea)

Forwards: Celin Bizet (Manchester United), Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona), Ada Hegerberg (OL Lyonnes), Synne Jensen (Atletico Madrid), Karina Saevik (Valerenga), Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United)

Germany among favourites to storm Euro 2025

Having recently flown past Netherlands in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Germany are red-hot contenders to claim the crown in Switzerland this summer.