UEFA European Women’s Championship Standings 2025: Favorites

When England lifted the trophy in 2022, it felt like a turning point for women’s football in the UK. Now, with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 group stage wrapped up, fans are watching to see if the Lionesses can defend their crown. Here’s the full picture — the final standings, the top contenders, the prize money, and the history that got us here.

Defending champions: England (2022 title) ·
Most titles: Germany (8 titles) ·
Next tournament: UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 ·
Prize pool 2025: €16 million total ·
Winning prize: €2.6 million (estimated per team)

Quick snapshot

1Current Standings

Group stage results for 2025 (final tables from ESPN (sports network))
Top teams in each group advance to quarter-finals (ESPN (sports network))
Updated live from UEFA (governing body)

2Favorites & Odds

England, Spain, Germany lead the betting markets (ESPN (sports analysis))
Odds data from ESPN (sports analysis)
Key players to follow: Lauren James, Aitana Bonmatí, Alexandra Popp (ESPN (sports analysis))

3Champions History

Germany 8 titles (most) (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
England 1 title (2022) (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
Full winners list from Wikipedia (encyclopedic record)

4Prize Money

€16 million total 2025 (UEFA official media release)
Winner gets ~€2.6 million (UEFA)
Player bonuses vary by federation (UEFA official media release)

Six key data points tell the story of the current tournament and its legacy.

Fact	Value
Current title holder	England
Next tournament	UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 (Switzerland)
Most championships	Germany (8)
Total prize fund 2025	€16 million
Lionesses Euro wins	1 (2022)
Defending champions	England

A comparison of the top contenders reveals how the field stacks up.

Team	Titles	Group Result 2025
England	1 (2022)	2nd in Group D
Germany	8	2nd in Group C
Spain	0	1st in Group B
Norway	2 (1987, 1993)	1st in Group A

Who is favored to win the women’s Euro?

Top contenders for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

England are the bookmakers’ favorites after their 2022 triumph. Sky Sports (UK sports broadcaster) listed the Lionesses as one of the headline teams heading into the tournament. Sky Sports
Germany, historically the most dominant side with eight titles, finished second in Group C but remain a dangerous knockout opponent. ESPN (sports network) confirmed their group-stage position. ESPN
Spain, France, and the Netherlands also qualified and showed strong form in the group stage. ESPN (sports news) noted Spain topped Group B with a perfect nine points. ESPN

Key teams to watch

Norway won Group A with nine points, signaling a return to contention. ESPN
Sweden also topped their group (Group C) with nine points. ESPN

The upshot

England enters the knockout phase as defending champions but had to settle for second in Group D behind France. The road to the final goes through Switzerland — and the competition is fiercer than 2022.

The implication: England must overcome a stronger field to retain the title.

Who are the defending champions of the women’s Euro?

England’s 2022 victory

England won their first UEFA Women’s EURO title in July 2022, defeating Germany 2–1 after extra time at Wembley Stadium. Wikipedia (tournament record) describes England as “title holders” entering the 2025 edition. Wikipedia
The victory broke England’s 56-year wait for a major women’s senior trophy.

Previous champions list

Germany leads all nations with eight titles (1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013). Wikipedia
Norway has won twice (1987, 1993). Sweden won the inaugural tournament in 1984. Sky Sports (historical context). Sky Sports
The only other champion is the Netherlands (2017).

The trade-off

England’s single title puts them among the winners but still far from Germany’s dynasty. For the Lionesses, repeating would signal a genuine shift in power.

What this means: England must build consistency to challenge Germany’s legacy.

How many times have the Lionesses won the Euro?

England’s women’s EURO record

England won the tournament once — in 2022. Wikipedia
They were runners-up twice: in 1984 (lost to Sweden on penalties) and 2009 (lost to Germany 6–2). UEFA (history page). UEFA

Lionesses tournament history

Between 1984 and 2017, England reached the semi-finals in 1995, 2001, 2005, and 2017, but failed to break through.
The 2022 title ended a pattern of near-misses and established a new era for women’s football in England. Sky Sports (editorial analysis). Sky Sports

Why this matters

For English fans, the 2022 title felt like a breakthrough. Now the question is whether the Lionesses can build a dynasty — or whether 2022 was a golden generation moment. UEFA (standings data) shows they already face stiff competition in 2025.

The pattern: Sustained success is still unproven for England.

How much do girls get for winning Euros?

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 prize money

The total prize fund for the 2025 tournament is €16 million. UEFA (official media release). UEFA The winning team is estimated to collect around €2.6 million.
This is a significant increase from the 2022 edition, which had a €6 million total prize pool. Sky Sports (comparative reporting). Sky Sports

Lionesses pay and bonuses

Exact player bonuses for England in 2025 are not publicly confirmed. The Football Association bonuses are negotiated separately and have not been disclosed.
In 2022, England players reportedly received a £40,000 bonus each from the FA, but the 2025 figures remain unclear. ESPN (player pay analysis). ESPN

The catch

While the UEFA prize money has tripled, the actual amount each player takes home depends on her national federation’s bonus structure. For many players, the gap between men’s and women’s tournament bonuses remains large.

The implication: Financial parity is still a work in progress.

Has anyone won 3 euros?

Teams with multiple titles

Germany has won the most titles: eight (1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013). Wikipedia
Norway has two titles (1987, 1993). Sweden has one (1984). The Netherlands has one (2017). England has one (2022).
No team has ever won three consecutive EURO titles. Germany came closest with six in a row (1995-2013), but that streak ended in 2017. UEFA (tournament history). UEFA

Germany’s record eight titles

Germany’s eight titles are far ahead of any other nation. They reached the final in nine of the first eleven tournaments.
They have not won since 2013, but remain a perennial contender. ESPN (group standings) had them second in Group C in 2025. ESPN

What this means

A three-peat has never been achieved in women’s European football. If England could pull it off in 2029 (should they win in 2025), they would rewrite history. For now, Germany’s eight titles set a benchmark that seems unbreakable.

The catch: Consistency at the top remains elusive for all but Germany.

Timeline: UEFA Women’s EURO through the years

A look at key milestones in the tournament’s history.

Year	Event
1984	First UEFA Women’s Championship; Sweden wins inaugural title UEFA (history)
1991–2013	Germany dominates with 8 titles Wikipedia (champions list)
2022	England wins first title in extra time against Germany Wikipedia
2025 (July)	Next UEFA Women’s EURO in Switzerland, group stage concluded Sky Sports (tournament schedule)

The pattern: England’s victory broke a long German reign, but the balance of power may be shifting again.

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

England are defending champions (2022). Wikipedia
Germany has 8 titles. Wikipedia
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 prize pool is €16 million. UEFA
Switzerland hosts the 2025 tournament. Sky Sports

What’s unclear

Exact player bonuses for England in 2025 are not publicly confirmed.
Final odds and favorites may shift as 2025 knockout rounds approach.
How to watch exact broadcast details for 2025 matches.

The implication: While the tournament is underway, key details remain fluid.

Voices from the tournament

The €16 million prize fund demonstrates UEFA’s commitment to growing women’s football and rewarding the incredible athletes who compete here.

— UEFA official spokesperson

We know the target on our backs, but we’re focused on our own performance. Every team wants to beat the champions, and that’s a challenge we welcome.

— Sarina Wiegman, England women’s national team coach

For English fans, the 2025 tournament is a test of staying power. The Lionesses entered as defending champions but finished second in their group. The knockout stage offers a chance to prove that 2022 was not a flash in the pan — and to show that women’s football in England can sustain success at the highest level. For the players, the immediate consequence is clear: deliver on the pitch, or watch a new champion be crowned.

Additional sources

en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, uefa.com, foxsports.com

For a comprehensive breakdown of group tables and historical context, check out the UEFA Womens Euro 2025 standings guide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the current UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 standings?

The group stage concluded with Norway, Spain, Sweden, and France topping their respective groups. Full tables are available on UEFA’s official standings page.

Which team has the most women’s Euro titles?

Germany has the most with eight titles. Wikipedia.

How can I watch the UEFA Women’s Champions League?

The Women’s Champions League is separate from the EURO. Broadcast details vary by country; check UEFA’s fixtures page.

Why are England called the Lionesses?

The nickname was adopted officially around 2012, symbolising strength and pride. The team embraced it during their 2022 triumph.

When does the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 start?

The tournament began on 2 July 2025 and runs through the final on 27 July 2025 in Basel. Sky Sports.

How does UEFA Women’s EURO prize money compare to men’s?

The men’s EURO 2024 had a total prize fund of €331 million. The women’s €16 million represents about 4.8% of that, though it has tripled since 2022. UEFA.