Italy have won a quarter-final match at a major tournament (World Cup or Euro) for the first time. They had previously lost all four of their quarter-final appearances. At least, that much is true if you were watching Italy boss Andrea Soncin towards the end of that match.

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 showdown between Italy and Norway in Genève, Switzerland is set for July 16 at 3 p.m. ET. Which team will finish on top? Read on for our prediction.

Norway forward Elisabeth Terland lamented her team's failure to capitalise on key moments after a late defensive error allowed Cristiana Girelli to score her second goal, sending Italy to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1 win.

Wow! Signe Gaupset breaks just into Italy's half, spots Laura Giuliani off her line and goes for the 40-yard lob that is inches away from finding the top corner. That would have been goal of the tournament.

Italy will play their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Norway at San Siro on November 16, it has been confirmed.The Azzurri are in Group I and already playing catch-up to leaders Norway,

By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) -Norway forward Signe Gaupset's two goals and two assists in their final group game against Iceland have given coach Gemma Grainger a lot to ponder ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy at the Women's Euros in Geneva on Wednesday.