Norway v Italy live: Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals begin as England learn potential opponent
While Norway have relied on moments of inspiration from stars like Caroline Graham Hansen and Ada Hegerberg, Italy were tipped as potential dark horses before the tournament and have a golden opportunity to spring a surprise and reach their first semi-final in 41 years.
The winner will play either England or Sweden in the first semi-final, with the Lionesses back in action tomorrow night. It's a rematch of England's Euro 2022 semi-final three years ago and the Lionesses are wary of facing an experienced side with revenge on their minds.
What is the team news?
Norway's Signe Gaupset took her chance after starting against Iceland and came away with two goals and two assists in the 4-3 win but has she won a place in Gemma Grainger's strongest side ahead of Guro Reiten? Marit Bratberg Lund is suspended.
Cristiana Girelli should return up front but otherwise Italy could name an unchanged team from the side that started against Spain.
Possible Norway XI: Fiskerstrand; Bjelde, Harviken, Mjelde, T. Hansen; Bøe Risa, Engen, Maanum; Graham Hansen, Hegerberg, Reiten
Jamie Braidwood16 July 2025 18:02
When is Norway v Italy?
The first Euro 2025 quarter-final will kick off at 8pm UK time (9pm local time) in Geneva, Switzerland.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on BBC One and iPlayer will coverage kicking off from 7:30pm.
Jamie Braidwood16 July 2025 18:01
Good evening
Norway take on Italy in the first quarter-final of Euro 2025.
Italy are through the knockout stages of the European Championships for the first time in 12 years after finishing runners-up to Spain in Group B.
Two-time champions Norway topped Group A with three wins out of three but were not always convincing as they progressed.
They have relied on moments of inspiration from stars like Caroline Graham Hansen and Ada Hegerberg but could Italy spring a surprise?
Jamie Braidwood16 July 2025 18:00
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