Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

Group B action heats up at the UEFA Women's Euro as Belgium faces Italy on Thursday in a crucial matchup. Here's how to watch and what to know.

Watch Belgium v Italy on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 3 July, with kick off at 5pm BST. Jeanette Kwakye presents live coverage as Belgium take on Italy in the first Group B game at the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament in Switzerland.