Norway against Italy live: women Euro 2025 quarter -finals, statistics and updates

The Norwegian captain Ada Hegerberg asked her team to “enjoy the moment” the moment, while on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland (8:00 p.m. BST), in the first quarter -finals at Euro 2025 against Italy.

Hegerberg played in the final in 2013 when two -time winners Norway lost 1-0 against Germany, but the Norwegians did not make it out of the group phase in the next two tournaments.

In 2025 they ended the top of Group A and fought back 2-1 by Switzerland, followed by 2: 1 and 4: 3 victories via Finland and Iceland to qualify with maximum points.

“We can enjoy being in such a strong position,” said Hegerberg. “We had very good energy, everyone contributed and we want to ride this wave and fall back on the good feeling of unity. I am very proud of the group how we believed and put up as a team.

“It is a very important game -a lot is at stake, but we want to enjoy the moment. To get a top four place in Europe would be astonishing.”

Norway fought for the team unit at the Women's World Cup in 2023 and left Riise in the past 16 years.

Italy has never won the tournament, but lost in the final in 1993 and 1997. This year they beat Belgium 1-0, 1-1 with Portugal and losing 3: 1 against world champion Spain as the second -placed group B.

“Many fans will see the match and we know that we have a great responsibility to create and develop their passion,” said Italy head coach Andrea Soncin.

“The preparation of the game is like all other games. We experience a magical moment together and have a strong determination and strong trust in this game.”

Midfielder Manuela Giugliano added: “We tried to create positive energy and energy that I could not feel in the past. Our group is a beautiful group and a positive group. We are all united to achieve the same goal.”

The winner of this game will secure a semi -finals against Sweden or England, which will play her quarter -finals in Zurich on Thursday (8:00 p.m.).

Norway V Italy is live on BBC One, IPlayer and the BBC Sport website and there is also live comments on Radio 5 live.