By Philip O'Connor and Lori Ewing OBERENTFELDEN, Switzerland (Reuters) -The Women’s Euros reach their climax with the final between holders England and Spain on Sunday, but before a ball is even kicked at the St.

Torrejón retired from international soccer after the 2019 World Cup as Spain’s then most-capped player with 90 appearances. She has since helped Barcelona win three Champions League titles and a slew of other trophies. She also played a part in one of the revolts Spain’s women have staged to demand more from the men who run the game.

At Euro 2025, Sarina Wiegman has reached her fifth final in as many tournaments: two with Netherlands and now three for England. What's her secret?

No one has been a better ambassador for the European Championship in Switzerland than Lia Walti. A key part of Arsenal’s midfield for nearly a decade, Walti is even more crucial to the Swiss national team.

England’s opening Euro 2022 match against Austria at Old Trafford and their final at Wembley Stadium against Germany brought record crowds (68,871 and 87,192).

The women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland has set a new attendance record, with over 620,000 fans having attended matches even before Sunday's final. European football ruling body UEFA announced the record during the second semi-final between Germany and Spain in Zurich and shared the news on social media platform X late on Wednesday.

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. Her fast-improving young team has a quarterfinal against world champion and tournament favorite Spain in the Swiss capital that once staged a legendary upset.