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CNET
16-07-2025
- Sport
- CNET
How to Watch Norway vs. Italy From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer
The first quarterfinal of the 2025 Women's Euros sees a repeat of the 1993 final, as Norway face off against Italy in Geneva. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The Norwegians navigated the group stage in impressive style, with Gemma Grainger's team winning all three of their games against Switzerland, Finland and Iceland. Italy's route to the knockout phase of the tournament was slightly less straightforward. Andrea Soncin's Azzurre snuck into the quarters just ahead of Belgium and were well beaten by Spain in their last group stage game. Norway takes on Italy on Wednesday, July 16, at the Stade de Genève. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. local time in Switzerland, which makes it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For soccer fans in the UK it's an 8 p.m. BST kick-off, while it's a 5 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Thursday morning. Arsenal's Frida Maanum scored a vital brace for Norway in a 4-3 victory over Iceland in the group stage. Alex Caparros/UEFA/Getty Images Livestream Norway vs. Italy in the US Soccer fans in the US can watch today's game on Fox. If you don't have Fox in your cable lineup, you can stream via Sling TV and Fubo. Sling/CNET Sling TV Watch Euro 2025 soccer on Fox Sling TV's Blue plan includes Fox and FS1, making it a great option for those wanting to watch international soccer action. Sling Blue normally costs $46 per month, but right now you can get your first month for just $23. See at Sling How to watch the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the international soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Livestream Norway vs. Italy for free in the UK The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for Euro 2025. This match is set to be shown live on BBC1, with coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. That also means you'll be able to stream the action online via BBC iPlayer. BBC BBC Watch Women's Euro 2025 in the UK for free With matches being broadcast on BBC1, that means you'll be able to watch games online for free via the network's on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer. With an app that's available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game. See at BBC Livestream Norway vs. Italy in Canada Live coverage of this summer's tournament will be available to watch in Canada via TSN, which means you'll also be able to stream all the action via the network's online platform, TSN Plus. Livestream Norway vs. Italy in Australia Football fans down under can watch the Euros on streaming service Optus Sport. Optus Optus Sport Watch international soccer in Australia from AU$7 a month With exclusive live broadcast rights to a number of top flight European leagues as well as international fixtures, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans. If you're already an Optus network customer you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price of AU$10 a month. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. See at Optus Sport Quick tips for streaming UEFA Women's Euro 2025 soccer using a VPN
Gulf Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Norway's Grainger facing Gaupset selection dilemma ahead of Italy tie
Norway forward Signe Gaupset's two goals and two assists in their final group game against Iceland have given coach Gemma Grainger a lot to ponder ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy at the Women's Euros in Geneva on Wednesday. With the group already won, the 20-year-old replaced Guro Reiten on the left side of the attack and seized the opportunity, scoring twice and teeing up Frida Maanum for two more goals leading to calls from fans for Gaupset to start. 'With Signe, the Iceland performance, that wasn't so much of a surprise to any of us. We see Signe training every day and that's how she is,' Grainger told reporters, remaining tight-lipped about her plans. 'With the rest of the team, the competitiveness has been really high and for me as a manager that's exactly the position that I want to be in, and it's a position that I want the team to be in also.' The Norwegians have appeared to be in high spirits at their training base on the shore of Lake Neuchatel, with the players laughing and joking and signing autographs for fans. Norway's midfielder #18 Frida Maanum (second left) shoots the ball past Iceland's goalkeeper #01 Cecilia Runarsdottir to score a goal during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A football match between Norway and Iceland at the Arena Thun stadium in Thun on July 10, 2025. File/AFP However, captain Ada Hegerberg, who recently spoke to Reuters about her will to inspire at the tournament, said that the chance of a spot in the last four is a huge opportunity for her side. 'It's an incredibly big moment for us. We have had a very good energy, the whole team. Everyone has contributed,' Hegerberg, who played in Norway's 2013 final defeat by Germany, told reporters. 'We want to have a good match tomorrow, we want to grab the opportunity to be in the top four in Europe, that would be incredible,' she added. Meanwhile, the women's game has come a long way since the last time Norway played a knockout game at the Euros, agonisingly losing the 2013 final 1-0 to Germany with a callow, 18-year-old Ada Hegerberg, now team captain, starting up front. At that tournament in Sweden, a combined total of 28,814 spectators saw Norway's group games, a number dwarfed by the 34,063 who saw their 2025 opener, a 2-1 win over hosts Switzerland in which Hegerberg equalised with a bullet header, and the 30-year-old has played a greater role than most in the growth of the game. 'You've got to take care of the next generation as well. We're here to inspire, we're here to be open, and that's what we want to do,' Hegerberg told Reuters at a training session open to fans near the team's base in Neuchatel where locals had come in their droves to watch. Together with vice-captain Caroline Graham Hansen and former captain Maren Mjelde, Hegerberg came so close to winning in 2013, but German keeper Nadine Angerer saved two penalties to thwart the young stars. 'Me and Caro (Graham Hansen), we haven't talked a lot about that game when we were younger, because I don't think we realised then what an opportunity that was. But we talk about it today and we're like, damn it, we were one goal away from winning a Euros,' Hegerberg explained. 'And I think people tend to forget that, but you know it was an incredible experience. Things have changed a lot since, football has changed a lot, but, yeah, it's starting to become a long, long time ago, and we've experienced a whole deal after that.' To say that Hegerberg has experienced a lot since then is something of an understatement; she has won 10 French league titles and six Champions League titles with Olympique Lyonnais and a slew of individual awards including the first women's Ballon d'Or in 2018. She has also spent almost five years in self-imposed exile from the national team in protest at how the Norwegian Football Federation treated women's football. She returned in 2022 and has since taken over the captain's armband from Mjelde, ushering in a new era. 'It's a huge responsibility, something that I take very seriously, very inspired to take on that role as well. And you know, Caro is my vice captain, and we've been in the game for a long while,' she said. 'It's all about transmitting experience calmness when that's needed, power when that's needed, you know, I learn an awful lot, being in that role... I'm myself with them and authenticity is the only way.' Agencies
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Norway beat Iceland in seven-goal thriller to extend perfect record
Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum both scored twice as Norway survived a late Iceland fightback to extend their 100% winning start at Euro 2025. SK Brann's 20-year-old forward Gaupset, one of six changes made by coach Gemma Grainger, assisted both of Maanum's goals after scoring a double of her own. Advertisement There was nothing at stake at Stockhorn Arena, with Norway having already qualified for the quarter-finals as group winners while Iceland had already been eliminated from the tournament after defeats in their opening two games. Iceland were on top when they took the lead and scored their first goal of the tournament through Sveindis Jonsdottir, who reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner and fired past Cecilie Fiskerstrand from close range. Their lead lasted just nine minutes as Norway grew into the game and scored from a set-piece of their own, this time Gaupset volleying in from Vilde Boe Risa's corner. Gaupset scored her second 11 minutes later after collecting the ball on the turn before running at goal and unleashing a fierce strike into the bottom corner. Advertisement She then turned provider for Maanum after the break, playing a one-two with the Arsenal forward, who clinically finished from inside the box. The pair linked up again as Maanum made a driving run forward from Gaupset's ball and scored Norway's fourth from the edge of the box with 14 minutes left. Iceland gave Norway a nervy end to the game with two late goals. Substitute Hlin Eiriksdottir scored in the 84th minute before Glodis Viggosdottir converted a penalty awarded by the video assistant referee in injury time after Marit Lund's shirt pull on Eiriksdottir, for which the Norway defender received a second yellow card. Advertisement Despite a spirited end to the game, Iceland could not find a way back to register their first point in Switzerland. What was the main talking point? With a place in the last eight already secured, it was a question of whether Norway boss Grainger would stick or twist with her starting XI. Would she help the regulars to build momentum heading into the knockouts, or give other players a chance? Throughout the tournament the Englishwoman has spoken about the "importance of every player" in her squad and she made six changes, resting captain Ada Hegerburg, plus Guro Reiten, Caroline Graham Hansen, Ingrid Engen, Thea Bjelde and Lund. Advertisement It was a slow start from the two-time champions as they found themselves behind, but the new-look line-up showed fight and hunger and dominated across the pitch. It was far from a perfect performance though, with a number of misplaced passes, wasted chances and they once again faded away towards the end of the game with two goals conceded after the 84th minute. Their defensive frailties must be addressed, but among the positives to take was the fact that Lund was the only rested player that Grainger turned to from the bench. Having already met Iceland twice in 2025 with two draws against them in the Nations League, it was third time lucky for Norway who now go into the quarter-finals full of confidence. Advertisement Which player stood out? Making only her 11th senior appearance for Norway, Gaupset was handed her first start of the tournament and repaid the faith shown by Grainger with a statement performance. She played with a smile on her face and had the confidence and the freedom to dominate Iceland's defence and was undoubtedly Norway's bright spark. Her finishes before the break were world-class, a first-time volley hit from a corner before a long-range strike to add to her tally. Aged 20 years and 22 days, she became the youngest player to score twice in a Women's Euros match, beating Vivianne Miedema, who was 21 years and 22 days when she scored twice for the Netherlands in the 2017 final. Advertisement With two first-half goals and two assists after the break, Gaupset is the second player after Alexia Putellas to register two goals and two assists at Euro 2025. She is now Norway's top goalscorer in Switzerland and has given Grainger something to think about going into the quarter-finals. The standout stats Gaupset and Maanum's doubles in this match were the first time a Norwegian player has netted multiple goals in a Women's Euros match since Solveig Gulbrandsen vs Sweden in June 2005. Norway have won all three group stage games at a Women's Euros for the first time. It is the first time since the 1999 Women's World Cup they have won all group games at a major tournament. Advertisement Iceland became the first nation in the history of the competition to lose all three group stage games at three different editions of the tournament. What is next? Norway will play their quarter-final on 16 July in Geneva at 20:00 BST. They will play either Spain, Italy or Portugal from Group B, which concludes on 11 July (20:00 BST). With both teams level on points, Spain are currently top of the group and would stay there if they avoid defeat. Norway will play whoever finishes second in the group. Iceland return to action in October when they play Northern Ireland in the Nations League.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The lowdown on UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Day 🔟
Group B of Euro 2025 concludes on Friday night, with the world champions in action and two other sides bidding to join them in the knockout stage. Before we get into today's action, what happened yesterday? ⏮️ Hosts Switzerland sent their fans home happy as a 92nd minute strike earned them a 1-1 draw against Finland and a place in the quarter-finals with it at the expense of their opponents. Advertisement Norway continued their perfect start to the tournament and advanced as group winners as a brace apiece from Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum saw them defeat Iceland 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller. Who is playing today? 👀 Spain are already assured of their place in the knockout round ahead of their meeting with Italy, who are in prime position to join them. The Azzurre will join Friday's opponents in the last eight if they avoid defeat or if Portugal don't beat Belgium and can even pip the tournament favourites to top spot by springing a surprise win. In the other fixture, Portugal take on Belgium and the only scenario for them to qualify is with a win and hoping neighbours Spain do them a favour against Italy, with Belgium already eliminated prior to kick-off. Player to watch 🔎 If Italy are to cause a surprise, something that coach Andrea Soncin believes is well within their capabilities, then much of their hopes will rest on the performance of Cristiana Girelli. Advertisement She has been in fine form so far in Switzerland and opened her account last time out in the 1-1 draw against Portugal. Their tournament potentially teeters on the brink but the Juventus veteran possesses all of the tools to unsettle a defence even as strong as the Spanish rearguard. Key storyline 🔑 It is all about who advances alongside Spain from Group B. Italy are, of course, in pole position ahead of kick-off given their three point lead over Portugal but the fact that they face Spain means they may add no more points to their tally, while Tatiano Pinto's side will fancy their chances of picking up a win against Belgium, who have lost both fixtures so far. Advertisement Should they do so and their Iberian cousins help them out against Italy, things will go down to the wire for qualification in second place. If the nations end level on points, they will then be separated by goal difference, goals scored if required, then lowest disciplinary points and finally, if there is still no separating them, the highest overall position in the European Qualifiers phase rankings. That would be Italy. Must-watch video 🎥 French television channel TF1 have caused something of a stir in the country with the confirmation that France's final group game against the Netherlands will not be shown on their main channel due to a clash with PSG's Club World Cup final against Chelsea. Advertisement And the squad have issued a response. Fun facts 📊 Last time out, Cristiana Girelli became the second oldset player ever to score for Italy at the European Championship, netting at 35 years and 75 days Despite playing just two games, Spain have already set a record for their most goals scored in a single Euros tournament with 11 If Portugal progress, they will reach a Euros knockout stage for the first time in their history Our predictions 🔮 Italy 0-2 Spain Portugal 1-1 Belgium 📸 Alexander Hassenstein - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Signe Gaupset scores 2 as Norway beats Iceland 4-3 at Euro 2025
THUN, Switzerland (AP) — Signe Gaupset became the youngest player to score twice in a Women's European Championship match as she led Norway to a 4-3 win over Iceland on Thursday. UEFA said Gaupset, who is 20 years and 22 days, had beaten the previous record by exactly a year as Vivianne Miedema was 21 years and 22 days when she bagged a double for the Netherlands in the 2017 final. Advertisement Gaupset netted both her goals inside 26 minutes and also set up Norway's other two, which were scored by Frida Maanum in the second half. Norway was already guaranteed top spot in its group, while Iceland was already eliminated. Iceland was nevertheless keen to end its tournament with a positive result and took an early lead when Sveindís Jónsdóttir tapped in a rebound in the sixth minute. The team then slashed the deficit with two late goals. Hlín Eiríksdóttir scored Iceland's second in the 84th minute and Glódís Viggósdóttir added a penalty in stoppage time after Eiríksdóttir was fouled by Marit Bratberg Lund, who was shown a second yellow card and sent off. Advertisement Norway finished with a maximum of nine points in Group G, five points above host nation Switzerland and Finland after they drew 1-1. Switzerland advanced because of a superior goal difference to Finland. Iceland finished bottom of the group with zero points. Norway will play the runner-up of Group B in the quarterfinals, on July 16 in Geneva. That will be Spain, Italy or Portugal — who play their matches on Friday. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
