The inaugural league phase of the revamped Women’s European Qualifiers has concluded, marking a significant step towards the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland. Across three leagues, 51 national teams battled for coveted spots: direct qualification to the finals, crucial play-off berths, and promotion or relegation in anticipation of the next UEFA Women’s Nations League cycle.
Below is a comprehensive overview of the results from each league and group, detailing which nations have secured their place at Women’s EURO 2025 or advanced to the play-offs.
Teams Qualified for Women’s EURO 2025 Finals:
- Denmark
- England (holders)
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland (hosts)
Teams Entering Play-offs from League A:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czechia
- Finland
- Norway
- Poland
- Republic of Ireland
- Sweden
Teams Entering Play-offs from League B:
- Azerbaijan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatia
- Hungary
- Northern Ireland
- Portugal
- Scotland
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- Wales
Teams Entering Play-offs from League C:
- Albania
- Belarus
- Georgia
- Greece
- Luxembourg
- Montenegro
- Romania
- Slovenia
Teams Relegated from League A:
- Czechia
- Finland
- Poland
- Republic of Ireland
Teams Promoted from League B:
- Portugal
- Scotland
- Switzerland
- Wales
Teams Relegated from League B:
- Azerbaijan
- Israel
- Kosovo
- Malta
- Slovakia
Teams Promoted from League C:
- Albania
- Belarus
- Greece
- Romania
- Slovenia
League Stage Match Results
Matchday 1 – Friday 5 April 2024
Group A1
- Norway 4-0 Finland
- Italy 2-0 Netherlands
Group A2
- Czechia 1-3 Denmark
- Belgium 0-7 Spain
Group A3
- England 1-1 Sweden
- France 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Group A4
- Iceland 3-0 Poland
- Austria 2-3 Germany
French team celebrating victory over Republic of Ireland in Women's Euro Qualifier match
Group B1
- Hungary 1-1 Azerbaijan
- Switzerland 3-1 Türkiye
Group B2
- Slovakia 2-0 Israel
- Serbia 0-0 Scotland
Group B3
- Northern Ireland 0-0 Malta
- Portugal 3-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B4
- Ukraine 2-0 Kosovo
- Wales 4-0 Croatia
Maltese players celebrating a draw against Northern Ireland during Women's Euro 2025 qualifier
Group C1
- Cyprus 0-3 Belarus
- Georgia 2-2 Lithuania
Group C2
- Slovenia 2-0 Moldova
- Latvia 3-4 North Macedonia
Group C3
- Montenegro 6-1 Andorra
- Greece 1-0 Faroe Islands
Group C4
- Kazakhstan 0-1 Bulgaria
- Armenia 0-5 Romania
Group C5
- Luxembourg 2-1 Albania
Welsh team celebrates a goal against Croatia in the Women's Euro Qualifier match
Matchday 2 – Tuesday 9 April 2024
Group A1
- Finland 2-1 Italy
- Netherlands 1-0 Norway
Group A2
- Denmark 4-2 Belgium
- Spain 3-1 Czechia
Group A3
- Sweden 0-1 France
- Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
Group A4
- Poland 1-3 Austria
- Germany 3-1 Iceland
German team celebrating their 3-1 victory over Iceland in Women's Euro qualifier
Group B1
- Azerbaijan 0-4 Switzerland
- Türkiye 2-1 Hungary
Group B2
- Israel 2-4 Serbia
- Scotland 1-0 Slovakia
Group B3
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland
- Malta 0-2 Portugal
Northern Ireland players celebrate their win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Women's Euro qualifier
Group B4
- Kosovo 0-6 Wales
- Croatia 1-0 Ukraine
Group C1
- Lithuania 1-0 Cyprus
- Belarus 3-0 Georgia
Group C2
- North Macedonia 0-5 Slovenia
- Moldova 0-1 Latvia
Group C3
- Montenegro 5-1 Faroe Islands
- Andorra 0-3 Greece
Group C4
- Bulgaria 2-3 Armenia
- Romania 1-0 Kazakhstan
Group C5
- Albania 2-0 Estonia
Matchday 3 – Friday 31 May 2024
Group A1
- Norway 0-0 Italy
- Netherlands 1-0 Finland
Group A2
- Czechia 1-2 Belgium
- Denmark 0-2 Spain
Group A3
- Republic of Ireland 0-3 Sweden
- England 1-2 France
Group A4
- Austria 1-1 Iceland
- Germany 4-1 Poland
German team celebrates a goal during their 4-1 victory against Poland in Women's Euro Qualifier
Group B1
- Türkiye 1-0 Azerbaijan
- Switzerland 2-1 Hungary
Group B2
- Serbia 2-1 Slovakia
- Scotland 4-1 Israel
Group B3
- Malta 0-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Portugal 4-0 Northern Ireland
Group B4
- Kosovo 0-1 Croatia
- Wales 1-1 Ukraine
Jess Fishlock of Wales crossing the ball during Women's Euro qualifier against Ukraine
Group C1
- Cyprus 0-2 Georgia
- Lithuania 0-3 Belarus (match cancelled, forfeit)
Group C2
- North Macedonia 1-1 Moldova
- Slovenia 6-0 Latvia
Group C3
- Greece 2-2 Montenegro
- Faroe Islands 4-0 Andorra
Group C4
- Armenia 2-1 Kazakhstan
- Romania 1-0 Bulgaria
Group C5
- Estonia 1-2 Albania
Matchday 4 – Tuesday 4 June 2024
Group A1
- Italy 1-1 Norway
- Finland 1-1 Netherlands
Group A2
- Belgium 1-1 Czechia
- Spain 3-2 Denmark
Group A3
- Sweden 1-0 Republic of Ireland
- France 1-2 England
German players celebrating qualification for Women's Euro 2025 after defeating Poland
Group A4
- Poland 1-3 Germany
- Iceland 2-1 Austria
Group B1
- Azerbaijan 1-0 Türkiye
- Hungary 1-0 Switzerland
Group B2
- Israel 0-5 Scotland
- Slovakia 0-4 Serbia
Group B3
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 Malta
- Northern Ireland 1-2 Portugal
Group B4
- Croatia 2-0 Kosovo
- Ukraine 2-2 Wales
Group C1
- Georgia 1-0 Cyprus
- Belarus 3-0 Lithuania (match cancelled, forfeit)
Group C2
- Latvia 0-4 Slovenia
- Moldova 2-4 North Macedonia
Group C3
- Faroe Islands 0-2 Greece
- Andorra 1-5 Montenegro
Group C4
- Kazakhstan 4-1 Armenia
- Bulgaria 0-3 Romania
Group C5
- Albania 3-1 Luxembourg
Matchday 5 – Friday 12 July 2024
Group A1
- Finland 1-1 Norway
- Netherlands 0-0 Italy
Group A2
- Czechia 2-1 Spain
- Belgium 0-3 Denmark
Group A3
- England 2-1 Republic of Ireland
- France 2-1 Sweden
Group A4
- Austria 3-1 Poland
- Iceland 3-0 Germany
Icelandic team celebrating their qualification for finals after stunning victory over Germany
Group B1
- Azerbaijan 0-5 Hungary
- Türkiye 0-2 Switzerland
Group B2
- Slovakia 0-2 Scotland
- Serbia 1-0 Israel
Group B3
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-0 Portugal
- Malta 0-2 Northern Ireland
Group B4
- Kosovo 0-4 Ukraine
- Croatia 0-3 Wales
Group C1
- Georgia 0-2 Belarus
- Cyprus 1-2 Lithuania
Group C2
- North Macedonia 1-2 Latvia
- Moldova 0-5 Slovenia
Group C3
- Faroe Islands 2-1 Montenegro
- Greece 6-0 Andorra
Group C4
- Kazakhstan 0-3 Romania
- Armenia 1-3 Bulgaria
Group C5
- Luxembourg 1-1 Estonia
Matchday 6 – Tuesday 16 July 2024
Group A1
- Norway 1-1 Netherlands
- Italy 4-0 Finland
Italian team celebrating their Euro 2025 qualification after win against Finland
Group A2
- Denmark 2-0 Czechia
- Spain 2-0 Belgium
Group A3
- Sweden 0-0 England
- Republic of Ireland 3-1 France
Group A4
- Germany 4-0 Austria
- Poland 0-1 Iceland
Group B1
- Switzerland 3-0 Azerbaijan
- Hungary 1-4 Türkiye
Group B2
- Scotland 1-0 Serbia
- Israel 2-2 Slovakia
Group B3
- Portugal 3-1 Malta
- Northern Ireland 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B4
- Wales 2-0 Kosovo
- Ukraine 2-0 Croatia
Group C1
- Lithuania 0-1 Georgia
- Belarus 5-0 Cyprus
Group C2
- Slovenia 4-0 North Macedonia
- Latvia 2-1 Moldova
Group C3
- Andorra 0-4 Faroe Islands
- Montenegro 2-3 Greece
Group C4
- Romania 3-1 Armenia
- Bulgaria 0-0 Kazakhstan
Group C5
- Estonia 1-1 Luxembourg
Understanding the Women’s Euro Qualifiers Format
The Women’s European Qualifiers are structured in a league system, mirroring the format of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. This system divides teams into three leagues (A, B, and C) based on their UEFA coefficient rankings, ensuring competitive balance and exciting matchups.
League Phase Breakdown
During the league phase, teams were drawn into groups within their respective leagues. League A and B featured groups of four teams, while League C consisted of groups with three or four teams. Over six matchdays, held between April and July, each team played home and away matches against every other team in their group.
The primary objectives within the league phase were multifaceted, contributing to both the Women’s EURO 2025 qualification and the broader competitive structure of women’s national team football in Europe.
Qualification for EURO 2025: The top two teams from each League A group directly qualified for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 finals in Switzerland, joining the host nation.
Play-off Pathways: Teams finishing outside the top two in League A, along with top performers from Leagues B and C, advanced to the play-offs, offering a second route to EURO 2025 qualification.
Promotion and Relegation for Nations League: The league phase also determined team movements between leagues for the subsequent UEFA Women’s Nations League cycle, adding another layer of stakes to each match.
Navigating the Play-offs
The play-offs are structured in two rounds to determine the final seven European Championship spots.
Round 1: This round is divided into two distinct paths:
- Path 1: Teams finishing third and fourth in League A are pitted against League C group winners and the three highest-ranked League C runners-up. Eight winners emerge from these matchups.
- Path 2: League B group winners and the two best-ranked runners-up face the remaining League B runners-up and third-placed teams. This path produces six winners.
Round 2: The winners from both Round 1 paths converge and are drawn into seven decisive ties. Seeding is applied based on the European Qualifiers overall league rankings to reward stronger performers. The seven victors of these ties complete the 16-team lineup for the Women’s EURO 2025 finals.
Note: Adjustments to the play-off paths were made to accommodate host nation Switzerland. Despite automatically qualifying for EURO 2025, Switzerland competed in League B and won their group. This situation triggered adjustments to ensure fair play-off pathways.
League Dynamics: Promotion and Relegation Explained
Beyond EURO qualification, the Women’s European Qualifiers league phase also dictated team progression for the next UEFA Women’s Nations League.
- League A Stability: Top three finishers in League A groups remain in League A.
- League B Midfield: League B runners-up and the three best-ranked third-placed teams stay in League B.
- League C Foundation: League C runners-up, third, and fourth-placed teams remain in League C.
- Upward Mobility: League B and C group winners are promoted to the league above, gaining access to tougher competition.
- Downward Shifts: Bottom teams in higher leagues face relegation: all fourth-placed teams in Leagues A and B, plus the lowest-ranked third-placed team from League B, move to the league below.
Key Dates for Women’s EURO 2025 Journey
- Play-off draw: 19 July 2024
- Play-off round 1 (2 legs): 23–29 October 2024
- Play-off round 2 (2 legs): 27 November–3 December 2024
- Finals draw: 16 December 2024
- Finals tournament: 2–27 July 2025 (Switzerland)
The conclusion of the league phase in the Women’s Euro Qualifiers sets the stage for an exciting play-off series. Teams are now keenly focused on the play-off draw and preparing for the crucial matches that will determine the final participants in Women’s EURO 2025. Football fans across Europe and beyond eagerly anticipate the next phase of this thrilling competition.
