England are the current Women's European champions, but they have a difficult challenge ahead to defend their title this year. The team that defeated them in the World Cup final two years ago is considered the favorites to win this tournament.
The Lionesses' performance has been inconsistent since then, with losses against Germany, Belgium, and Spain, despite securing impressive victories against lower-ranked teams.
Spain's Strength
While there are several strong contenders for this year's Women's Euros, none match the credentials of Spain.
La Roja emerged victorious in the World Cup two years ago and have maintained solid form in 2025, with their sole setback being a narrow loss to England at Wembley in February.
Their offensive prowess was evident as they scored 21 goals in six matches during the recent Nations League, highlighted by a 7-1 win over Portugal, whom they will face again in the group stage.
Spain benefits from having 10 players representing Barcelona, a club that has been dominant in European women's football lately.
Barcelona has clinched two of the last three Women's Champions League titles and finished as runners-up to Arsenal last season.
Although England put up a strong performance in the World Cup final, falling short despite their efforts, it is understandable why Spain is seen as the front-runners.
Aitana Bonmati, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has recovered from meningitis, a factor that could prove crucial.
Sweden's Resilience
Sweden may not be as dominant in women's football as they once were, but their consistency is notable, consistently making deep runs in major tournaments.
They achieved third place in three of the last four World Cups and secured silver medals in two of the most recent three Olympic Games.
In addition, they have reached at least the semi-finals in six of the last eight European Championships, demonstrating that they are a team not to be taken lightly.
The Swedes are currently unbeaten in their last 12 matches, which includes victories over Norway, Italy, and a draw with England, indicating their potential for a strong tournament performance.