Sign up to Miguel Delaney's Reading the Game newsletter for exclusive analysis and the latest news Sign up to Miguel Delaney's weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel Delaney's weekly newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeAfter three years of waiting, Euro 2025 kicks off in Switzerland as holders England go in search of a second European crown and Wales make their major tournament debuts. The action continues on Thursday with Group B, as world champions Spain take on Portugal in their opening match. Spain will hope to be able to call upon star Aitana Bonmati, who was taken to hospital last week for treatment for viral meningitis. Before then, Italy play Belgium looking to get off to a winning start and perhaps even compete with Spain for group winners.
