Norway would face Iceland in their final UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group-stage match with confidence high after back-to-back 2-1 wins over Switzerland and Finland. They are already placed on the top in Group A. While the result won’t affect their progression, Coach Gemma Grainger sees it as a valuable chance to maintain momentum or rotate the squad before the quarter-finals. “We want to finish the group strong,” she said, signaling a balance between performance and preparation.
Norway’s likely starting XI features Fiskerstrand in goal and Graham Hansen leading the attack, though squad rotation is possible. Bjelde will miss the next match if booked, so her inclusion is uncertain.
Iceland Play for Pride in Final Outing
For Iceland, the match at Arena Thun stadium marks the end of their Euro 2025 journey after back-to-back defeats against Switzerland and Finland. Despite being out of the competition, Iceland’s coach Thorsteinn Halldórsson’s side is eager to end their campaign on a high with their first finals win in twelve years. He emphasized that the players will give everything for their supporters: “We are going to play with pride and finish this tournament in a good way.”
Iceland’s expected line-up includes Rúnarsdóttir in goal and Jónsdóttir up front. Key players like Sigurdardóttir and Vilhjálmsdóttir are one yellow card away from suspension, though that becomes irrelevant with no knockout stage ahead.
Though the outcome of the match won’t affect the standings, there’s still plenty on the line. Norway would be aiming to stay sharp ahead of the quarter-finals, while Iceland would look to go home with pride. The fans would be expecting a passionate contest fueled by national pride and competitive spirit.
Predicted Line-Ups
Norway: Fiskerstrand; Bratberg Lund, Harviken, T. Hansen, Woldvik; Engen, Maanum, Naalsund; Bizet Ildhusøy, Terland, Graham Hansen
Iceland: Rúnarsdóttir; Arnardóttir, Viggósdóttir, Sigurdardóttir, Heidarsdóttir; Antonsdóttir, Brynjarsdóttir, Vilhjálmsdóttir; Eiríksdóttir, Jessen, Jónsdóttir
Where to Watch
India: Fancode (00:30 IST, July 11)
Norway: NRK, TV 2 Play (21:00)
Iceland : RÚV / RÚV 2 (19:00)
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