The feel-good factor is big at the women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland where full stadiums, short distances and accessible players are making plenty of positive headlines. The quality of play at the 16-team event which runs until July 27 has also won praise,

Clara Mateo was involved in three goals as France closed in on the Women’s European Championship quarterfinal places with a 4-1 win over Wales.

Nathalie Bjorn, Sweden. In a rotated defence, Bjorn was excellent against Poland, keeping Ewa Pajor quiet and pushing up to press and win the ball high. Only Sweden have yet to concede a goal at Euro 2025.

Switzerland's win over Iceland has them on course for the knockouts. Here's what else you need to know from Saturday's Euro 2025 action.

Law-abiding pedestrians wait for the green woman kicking a soccer ball before they cross the road during the Women’s European Championship.

The Seattle Reign midfielder is less a player in her home nation and more an irrepressible force of nature, the very reason Wales are in Switzerland in the first place. (In qualifying for the Euros, the 38-year-old was directly involved in nine goals — six goals, three assists — in 10 matches.)

Spain forward Lucía García has told ESPN she is blown away by teammate Alexia Putellas every time she trains with her.

England had some royal encouragement at the Women’s European Championship on Wednesday with Prince William in the crowd to watch the Lionesses in their crucial match against the Netherlands.