Iceland vs Finland – Women’s EURO 2025 Group A Preview: Kick-off time, where to watch, lineups and more
The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 officially kicks off with Iceland facing Finland in the tournament’s opening match this Wednesday in Thun, Switzerland. It’s the first competitive meeting between the two nations since 1983, and it promises to be a hard-fought battle in Group A.
Match Details
- Fixture: Iceland vs Finland
- Tournament: UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 – Group A (Matchday 1)
- Venue: Arena Thun, Thun
- Date: Wednesday, 2 July 2025
- Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time) / 13:00 (Brasília time) / 18:00 (CET)
- Where to Watch: Visit UEFA’s official broadcast partner list for regional channels and free streams.
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Match Context
While Switzerland vs Norway will host the official opening ceremony later the same evening, Iceland and Finland get the tournament started on the pitch.
These two sides haven’t met competitively since EURO 1984 qualifiers, with Finland winning both legs (3-0 at home and 2-0 away). Their only recent meeting was a 2023 friendly, also won by the Finns (2-1 in Reykjavik).
Head-to-Head
- Total Matches (Competitive): 2
- Finland wins: 2
- Recent friendly: Finland 2-1 Iceland (2023)
- Iceland wins: 0
Predicted Lineups
Iceland (4-3-3)
Runarsdottir – Arnadottir, Viggósdottir, Sigurdardottir, Arnardottir – Johannsdottir, Vilhjálmsdottir, Antonsdottir – Eiriksdottir, Jessen, Jonsdottir
Finland (4-4-2)
Korpela – Kosola, Kuikka, Nyström, Lehtola – Ahtinen, Öling, Summanen, Siren – Sällström, Franssi
Coach Comments
Thorsteinn Halldórsson (Iceland):
“The players are fit, training has been intense, and we’re excited to get started. The heat is unusual for us, but we’re ready.”
Marko Saloranta (Finland):
“We may be underdogs on paper, but our squad thrives under pressure. Iceland play direct, so we expect a tight match. A win is the goal.”
Form & Expectations
- Iceland: Compact, physical, and confident after warm-up games in hot conditions.
- Finland: Technically sharp, with attacking threats like Sällström and Franssi.
This match could prove crucial in Group A, which also features Switzerland and Norway. A winning start will be vital in what’s expected to be a balanced and closely contested group.
Who Will Win?
Fan predictions currently show a slight edge to Iceland, but Finland’s historical dominance could make this a toss-up.
Expect a tight match, potentially decided by a single goal or set piece.
