The Euro 2025 quarter-finals are here. Eight nations still have hopes of lifting the trophy, but pre-tournament favorites Spain remain the team to beat. Can anyone stop them?

On this special quarter-final preview edition of Full Time Euros, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello and Michael Cox to break down the key matchups, narratives and what's at stake as the knockout rounds begin in Switzerland.

Why is this quarter-final such a huge opportunity for Norway and Italy? Will Sarina Wiegman adjust her tactics take on an in-form Sweden team? Do the hosts, Switzerland, have the capability to overcome Spain? And, is France emerging as the next biggest contender if they can get past an ailing German side?

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Why do world champions Spain have so little Euros pedigree?

At the Euros, San Diego Wave’s Delphine Cascarino is playing with ruthlessness for France

Sweden are functional, harmonious with no-frills on and off the pitch – it could take them far

Hosts Switzerland avoid Euro 2025 group exit with late equaliser: ‘We never stopped dreaming’

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello, Michael Cox

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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The Euro 2025 group stage is over. And on the final day, England cruised past Wales 6-1 to clinch a place in the quarterfinals, with France going through as Group D winners after a chaotic 5-2 thrashing of the Netherlands.

On the third edition of Full Time Euros, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Ali Rampling to break down the final round of group stage matches and say goodbye to the eight nations heading home after 12 breathless days of international soccer.

What does it mean for Aitana Bonmati to be back starting for Spain? Why do Sweden have the best fans? And, what made Switzerland's qualifying night so special?

Charlotte Harpur also calls into the podcast from St. Gallen, to report on how head coach Sarina Wiegman and her England players reacted to their big win over Wales, and what life has been like inside the camp in Zurich.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

England 6 Wales 1: Lionesses into knockouts, Sweden await and debutants go home

Danielle van de Donk to consider Netherlands retirement after Euro 2025

Sweden are functional, harmonious with no-frills on and off the pitch – it could take them far

Was Athenea del Castillo’s equaliser for Spain the best goal of the Women’s Euros so far?

Farewell to Portugal’s incredible fans. They deserved better at Euro 2025

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Tamerra Griffin, Ali Rampling

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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We are in the thick of the ‘Summer of Soccer’ – from the UEFA Women’s Euros, to CAF's Women’s African Cup of Nations, to FIFA's Men’s Club World Cup, and with the NWSL set to return on August 2nd – it is all happening. And, as I’m sure you’re experiencing, the summers are fraught with extreme heat, hurricanes, storms and droughts…and yet, the soccer still goes on.

On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan to dive a little bit deeper into how the NWSL and global soccer intends to keep up with climate change – how can leagues, teams and governing bodies adapt to climate? Who does the responsibility fall on? And, how will soccer look in the future? To help do that, the podcast enlisted the help of climate sports researcher, and author of the book ‘Warming Up: How Climate is Changing Sport’, Dr, Madeleine Orr.

Articles referenced on the show:

Heat warnings in place for opening of Euro 2025

Extreme heat at the Club World Cup: Players and fans voice concerns as temperatures soar

Wimbledon play interrupted after spectator receives medical assistance on Centre Court

Extreme heat is disrupting athletic events worldwide. Is sports ready for the future?

NWSL postpones NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Orlando Pride match due to poor air quality

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUEST: Madeleine Orr, Wafaa Chalita

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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