Poland entered Switzerland as huge underdogs, especially since this is their first appearance at the Euros, and their first major international competition since the Algrave Cup six years ago. They had a tough time against Germany eight days ago before losing to Sweden, 3-0, on Tuesday.

Sweden advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2025 Women's Euro by beating Poland 3-0 on Tuesday, a result that also sent Germany through to the knockout rounds from their group.A hat trick of headed goals by three different players was fair reward for relentless attacking down Sweden's right flank that left the overmatched Poland defense exposed.