England are aiming to win their first major tournament this summer when they host Women's Euro 2022 … but there are 15 other teams also vying to rule the continent.
Four of those nations - Portugal, Switzerland, Netherlands and Sweden - will compete in Group C, with all six games taking place at Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester and Bramall Lane in Sheffield.
All four nations will be looking to reach the final at Wembley on July 31 - but will any of them get there? Here, Mirror Football takes a look at Portugal, Switzerland, Netherlands and Sweden - analysing their squads, coaches, form, past achievements and chances - ahead of Group C's opening game on July 9.
Qualification records
Portugal : Francisco Neto's side were not initially expected to compete at Euro 2022 after they failed to qualify. They finished second in their qualification group behind Finland and failed to beat Russia in a play-off, losing 1-0 on aggregate. But Portugal were handed a spot when Russia were banned from competing in international football for invading Ukraine in February, triggering a devastating war in eastern Europe.
Switzerland : The Swiss also struggled to qualify for the tournament. They finished two points behind winners Belgium in their qualification group and managed to beat Czech Republic on penalties to book their spot at Euro 2020. Nils Nielsen's side were worryingly hammered 4-0 by Belgium in their final qualifier before the play-off.
Netherlands : Mark Parsons' side had no trouble booking their flights to England after winning all 10 of their qualifiers, scoring 48 goals and conceding just three times. Their biggest victory was an 8-0 away win against Turkey, with Lyon winger Danielle van de Donk scoring a hat-trick.
Sweden : The Swedes reached the finals after finishing three points ahead of Iceland in second in their qualification group. Their fate was all but decided after beating Iceland 2-0 in their penultimate qualifier in Gothenburg. Peter Gerhardsson's side made sure of their spot in the tournament by thumping Slovakia 6-0 in their final game.
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Portugal : Defender Carole Costa is aiming to inspire her country to the knockout stages and beyond. The 32-year-old has played in Germany and her homeland, winning three Portuguese league titles at Sporting and Benfica. She is an experienced campaigner, earning 133 senior caps since making her debut in 2010.
Switzerland : WSL winner Lia Walti will captain the Swiss this summer. The 29-year-old midfielder has spent the last four seasons at Arsenal, helping them win the title in 2018-19 and finish just a point behind champions Chelsea in 2021-22. She's previously played in her homeland and Germany, winning the Swiss title in 2010-11.
Netherlands : The stupendously good Vivianne Miedema will be looking to add another title to her impressive collection this summer. The Arsenal forward, 25, has already won two Bundesliga titles, the WSL title and Euro 2017 - among other honours. She also helped the Netherlands reach the final of the World Cup in 2019 - losing 2-0 to the US - and has scored 92 goals in 108 senior caps.
Sweden : At 37, Euro 2022 could be the last dance for skipper Caroline Seger. She'll be motivated to finally taste success at international level following a remarkable career. The midfielder has won league titles in her homeland, the US and France - and she lifted the Champions League with Lyon in 2016-17. Seger had the chance to win the Olympics last summer but missed her spotkick in the shootout defeat to Canada. She'll want to put that right in England.
Meet the coaches
Portugal : Neto was appointed Portugal's manager in 2014 following a brief spell in charge of Goa's men's team. The 40-year-old had led his country to back-to-back Euros and still has a chance of guiding them to their first World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand next year - sitting two points behind Serbia in the final play-off spot with two games to play.
Switzerland : Nielsen has one of the finest CVs in the women's game, guiding Denmark to the final of Euro 2017 - where they suffered a 4-2 defeat to the Netherlands. The 50-year-old finished as runner-up in FIFA's Best Women's Coach award in 2017 and was appointed Switzerland's manager in 2018 following a brief spell coaching in China.
Netherlands : Parsons was appointed by the Netherlands in May 2021 to replace current England boss Sarina Wiegman. The 35-year-old Englishman got the job after impressing in the US, leading the Portland Thorns to silverware. He's previously coached Washington Spirit, and he worked for Chelsea's academy before moving to the States.
Sweden : Gerhardsson has worked in coaching for nearly three decades, taking charge of several men's teams in Sweden. The 62-year-old led BK Hacken to the Swedish Cup in 2015-16 - beating Malmo on penalties in the final - before being appointed to his current role in the summer of 2017, shortly after the last Euros.
Competition records
Portugal : The Portuguese will compete in their second major tournament this summer following their appearance at Euro 2017, where they won one of their three group games. As mentioned earlier, they have never qualified for the World Cup.
Switzerland : Like Portugal, the Swiss will appear in their second Euros this summer after winning one of their three group games five years ago. They've qualified once for the World Cup, losing 1-0 to hosts Canada in the knockout stages in 2015. They remain in the hunt to qualify for the next tournament in 2023, sitting two points behind leaders Italy in their group.
Netherlands : The Dutch are the reigning European champions after beating Denmark 4-2 in the final on home soil in 2017. They followed that up by reaching the final of the World Cup three years ago, losing 2-0 to the US in France. The Netherlands also reached the semi-finals of Euro 2009 and are one point behind leaders Iceland in their qualification group for next year's World Cup.
Sweden : The Swedes won the first ever Euros in 1984 and have finished as runners-up three times since. They won silver medals at the Olympics in 2016 and 2020, and they reached the final of the World Cup in 2003 - losing 2-1 to Germany. They have already qualified for next year's World Cup.
Fixtures
Group C
Portugal vs Switzerland, Leigh Sports Village, July 9, 5pm
Netherlands vs Sweden, Bramall Lane, July 9, 8pm
Sweden vs Switzerland, Bramall Lane, July 13, 5pm
Netherlands vs Portugal, Leigh Sports Village, July 13, 8pm
Switzerland vs Netherlands, Bramall Lane, July 17, 5pm
Sweden vs Portugal, Leigh Sports Village, July 17, 5pm
Quarter-finals
Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B, The Amex, July 20, 8pm
Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A, Brentford Community Stadium, July 21, 8pm
Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D, Leigh Sports Village, July 22, 8pm
Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group C, New York Stadium, July 23, 8pm
Semi-finals
Winner Quarter-final 3 vs Winner Quarter-final 1, Bramall Lane, July 26, 8pm
Winner Quarter-final 4 vs Winner Quarter-final 2, Stadium MK, July 27, 8pm
Final
Winner Semi-final 1 vs Winner Semi-final 2, Wembley, July 31, 5pm
Squads
Portugal : Ines Pereira, Patricia Morais, Rute Costa, Alicia Correia, Carole Costa, Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Joana Marchao, Mariana Azevedo, Silvia Rebelo, Andreia Norton, Andreia Jacinto, Andreia Faria, Dolores Silva, Fatima Pinto, Kika Nazareth, Tatiana Pinto, Vanessa Marques, Ana Borges, Carolina Mendes, Diana Silva, Jessica Silva, Telma Encarnacao
Switzerland : Gaelle Thalmann, Seraina Friedli, Livia Peng, Eseosa Aigbogun, Luana Buhler, Viola Calligaris, Rahel Kiwic, Noelle Maritz, Lara Marti, Rachel Rinast, Julia Stierli, Ella Touon, Sandy Maendly, Sandrine Mauron, Geraldine Reuteler, Coumba Sow, Riola Xhemaili, Lia Walti, Ramona Bachmann, Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, Svenja Folmli, Fabienne Humm, Meriame Terchoun
Netherlands : Daphne van Domselaar, Barbara Lorsheyd, Sari van Veenendaal, Kerstin Casparij, Caitlin Dijkstra, Merel van Dongen, Stefanie van der Gragt, Dominique Janssen, Aniek Nouwen, Marisa Olislagers, Lynn Wilms, Danielle van de Donk, Damaris Egurrola, Jackie Groenen, Victoria Pelova, Jill Roord, Sherida Spitse, Lineth Beerensteyn, Esmee Brugts, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Lieke Martens, Vivianne Miedema
Sweden : Jennifer Falk, Hedvig Lindahl, Zecira Musovic, Magdalena Eriksson, Hanna Glas, Jonna Andersson, Nathalie Bjorn, Amanda Ilestedt, Emma Kullberg, Amanda Nilden, Linda Sembrant, Caroline Seger, Filippa Angeldahl, Hanna Bennison, Kosovare Asllani, Elin Rubensson, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Lina Hurtig, Fridolina Rolfo, Stina Blackstenius, Sofia Jakobsson, Rebecka Blomqvist, Olivia Schough
Predictions
Portugal : The Portuguese initially failed to qualify for the tournament and there's little to suggest they'll challenge for the trophy. Expect an early exit.
Switzerland : The Swiss aren't among the favourites but do have a manager that's reached the final before. They might just cause a shock in England.
Netherlands : The defending champions are still a strong side and will be confident of progressing. Expect them to top the group.
Sweden : The Swedes are unlikely to win the tournament but should progress to the knockout stages. They'll be wary of Switzerland, though.
