Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

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.

Watch Belgium v Italy on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 3 July, with kick off at 5pm BST. Jeanette Kwakye presents live coverage as Belgium take on Italy in the first Group B game at the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament in Switzerland.