Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0 on Thursday. Arianna Caruso scored on the stroke of halftime to give Italy an advantage in a tough Group B,

Group B action heats up at the UEFA Women's Euro as Belgium faces Italy on Thursday in a crucial matchup. Here's how to watch and what to know.

Italy beat Belgium 1-0 at women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland on Thursday in what could be a crucial victory in their bid for a place in knock-out stages. Arianna Caruso fired the winner in the 44th minute in Sion in Group B where world champions and top favourites Spain were facing Portugal later in the day in Bern.