Spain have advanced to the semi-final of the Women's Euros for the first time since 1997 after beating hosts Switzerland 2-0 in Bern. The 2023 World Cup winners took more than an hour to break through the home team's determined defence, with Mariona Caldentey missing a penalty in the ninth minute.

The quarterfinals of the UEFA Women's Euro tournament continue on Friday as Spain takes on Switzerland. The winning side will advance to the semifinals to take on either France or Germany.

On July 18 in Bern, Switzerland, Spain will take on Switzerland in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, with a start time of 3 p.m. ET. Which side will prevail? Check out our prediction below. In UEFA Women's Euro, Alexia Putellas has collected three goals and four assists in three matches for Spain.

Spain’s players gave their beaten Switzerland opponents a guard of honor leaving the field after their quarterfinal at the Women's European Championship.

Spain's Esther Gonzalez celebrates after scoring her side's third goal past Italy goalkeeper Laura Giuliani during the Women's Euro 2025, group B, soccer match between Italy and Spain at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) AP

Spain ended hosts Switzerland’s run at 2025 UEFA Women's Euro in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage is leaning into soccer history to prepare for one of the toughest games in her storied career Friday at the Women’s European Championship.

Euro 2025 has shown that everyone can get on the scoresheet. But what does that actually say about the football? The Athletic ’s Michael Cox watched every match to bring you the moments you may have missed.