Euro 2025: Striking photos of the group stage

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As Euro 2025 moves into the knockout rounds, BBC Sport and Getty Images present a selection of some of the most striking photographs taken during the group stage.

Switzerland and Norway lineup on the pitch prior to the opening match. Photo by Chris Ricco

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Switzerland and Norway line up on the pitch prior to their opening match on 2 July. Norway beat the hosts 2-1. Photo by Chris Ricco

Norway's Ada Hegerberg reacts after scoring a goal against Switzerland. Photo by Sebastien Bozon

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Norway's Ada Hegerberg celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Switzerland in Basel. Photo by Sebastien Bozon

Denmark's Sanne Troelsgaard chats to Sweden's Nathalie Bjoern inside the players tunnel following their teams facing  each other. Photo by Charlotte Wilson

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Denmark's Sanne Troelsgaard chats to Sweden's Nathalie Bjorn, her former Rosengard team-mate, inside the players tunnel following their teams' meeting in Geneva on 4 July. Sweden won 1-0. Photo by Charlotte Wilson

Germany's Rebecca Knaak creates a headed chance under pressure from Poland's Paulina Dudek and Emilia Szymczak. Photo by Matthias Hangst

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Germany's Rebecca Knaak heads the ball under pressure from Poland's Paulina Dudek and Emilia Szymczak during their meeting in St Gallen. Germany were 2-0 winners. Photo by Matthias Hangst

Wales' Sophie Ingle leads a team talk as the players huddle prior to their match against the Netherlands. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

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Wales' Sophie Ingle leads a team talk as the players huddle prior to facing the Netherlands in Lucerne on 5 July - their first-ever match at a major tournament. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

Swiss fans join in the fun with Swiss cheese hats ahead of the match between Switzerland and Iceland. Photo by Sebastien Bozon

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Switzerland fans join in the fun with Swiss cheese hats before their team's 2-0 win against Iceland on 6 July. Photo by Sebastien Bozon

Switzerland's Alayah Pilgrim celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the match between Switzerland and Iceland in Bern, Switzerland. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein    July 06

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Switzerland's Alayah Pilgrim celebrates scoring her team's second goal against Iceland in Bern. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

England's Lauren Hemp leaps over a sliding tackle from France's Elisa De Almeida. Photo by Matthias Hangst

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England's Lauren Hemp leaps over a sliding tackle from France's Elisa de Almeida. The Lionesses were beaten 2-1 in Zurich. Photo by Matthias Hangst

Match action is seen overlooked by distant mountain Haut de Cry and nearby landmark Basilique de Valere during the match at Stade de Tourbillon. Photo by James Gill

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Mountain Haut de Cry and nearby landmark Basilique de Valere overlook the match between Norway and Finland at Stade de Tourbillon in Sion. Norway won 2-1. Photo by James Gill

Spain's Esther Gonzalez celebrates scoring her team's third goal against Belgium. Photo by Aitor Alcalde

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Spain's Esther Gonzalez celebrates scoring her team's third goal in their 6-2 win over Belgium in Thun on 7 July. Photo by Aitor Alcalde

Portugal's Jessica Silva celebrates at full-time following the team's draw against Italy. Photo by Molly Darlington

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Portugal's Jessica Silva celebrates at full-time after her side score a 89th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Italy in Geneva on 7 July. Photo by Molly Darlington

Sweden celebrate with their fans at full-time following their victory and subsequent progression into the quarter-finals. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

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Sweden celebrate with their fans after their 3-0 victory over Poland in Lucerne on 8 July, as a quarter-final spot is secured with a game to spare. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

The German team pose holding a shirt of Germany captain Giulia Gwinn, who suffered a medial ligament injury in Germany's 2-0 victory against Poland, ruling her out of the remainder of the tournament. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

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Germany's team pose holding a shirt of their captain Giulia Gwinn, who was ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a medial knee ligament injury during their 2-0 win over Poland. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

England's Georgia Stanway celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the match between England and Netherlands in Zurich. Photo by Matthias Hangst

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England's Georgia Stanway celebrates scoring their second goal in a 4-0 win over the Netherlands in Zurich on 9 July. Photo by Matthias Hangst

Netherlands' Wieke Kaptein looks dejected following defeat to England. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

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The Netherlands' Wieke Kaptein looks dejected following her side's 4-0 defeat by England. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

A general view of the mountainous regain of Thun during the match between Norway and Iceland. Photo by Eddie Keogh

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The mountainous region of Thun provides the backdrop as Norway beat Iceland 4-3 on 10 July. Photo by Eddie Keogh

Belgium's Amber Tysiak celebrates scoring a goal with teammates which was later ruled out following a VAR review. Photo by Molly Darlington

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Belgium's Amber Tysiak celebrates scoring a goal against Portugal in Sion - only for it to be ruled out following a video assistant referee review - but her team still win 2-1. Photo by Molly Darlington

Players of Italy sing their sides national anthem prior to their match against Spain. Photo by Eddie Keogh

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Italy players belt out their side's national anthem prior to their match against Spain in Bern on 11 July. Photo by Eddie Keogh

Italy's Elisabetta Oliviero celebrates scoring her team's first goal against Spain. Photo by Daniela Porcelli

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Italy's Elisabetta Oliviero celebrates giving her side the lead against Spain - but the world champions come back to win 3-1. Photo by Daniela Porcelli

Portugal's Jessica Silva looks dejected at full-time following the team's defeat and subsequent elimination. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

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Portugal's Jessica Silva looks dejected at full-time following defeat by Belgium and elimination from the tournament. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo celebrates scoring her team's third goal from the penalty spot with team mates Kosovare Asllani and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd during the Group C match against Germany. Photo by Matthias Hangst

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Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo celebrates scoring her team's third goal against Germany from the penalty spot with team-mates Kosovare Asllani and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd. Germany are beaten 4-1 in Zurich. Photo by Matthias Hangst

Netherlands' Sherida Spitse leads a pre-match team talk during a huddle prior to their match versus France. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

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The Netherlands' Sherida Spitse leads a pre-match team talk during a huddle prior to their match with France in Basel. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

France's Sandie Toletti celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during their match versus the Netherlands. Photo by Daniela Porcelli

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France's Sandie Toletti, wearing number six, celebrates scoring her team's first goal during their crucial match against the Netherlands, which they win 5-2 to finish top of Group D. Photo by Daniela Porcelli

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