By Philip O'Connor and Lori Ewing OBERENTFELDEN, Switzerland (Reuters) -The Women’s Euros reach their climax with the final between holders England and Spain on Sunday, but before a ball is even kicked at the St.

The women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland has set a new attendance record, with over 620,000 fans having attended matches even before Sunday's final. European football ruling body UEFA announced the record during the second semi-final between Germany and Spain in Zurich and shared the news on social media platform X late on Wednesday.

England’s opening Euro 2022 match against Austria at Old Trafford and their final at Wembley Stadium against Germany brought record crowds (68,871 and 87,192).

The Euro 2025 semifinals take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The winners will progress to the final, but it is the end of the road for the beaten teams.

(left to right) England’s Grace Clinton, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Alex Greenwood, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan and Lauren Hemp celebrate after the Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final match at the Stade de Geneve, Switzerland (Nick Potts/PA) The Lionesses have vowed they will be “giving it our all” as they compete for back-to-back European titles.

Spain’s players gave their beaten Switzerland opponents a guard of honor leaving the field after their quarterfinal at the Women's European Championship.

Alisha Lehmann seems to be making the most of her holidays in Ibiza, sending a message to her haters after taking to social media on Saturday.

Lake Lucerne is waiting immediately as you exit the railway station, a sprawling body of shimmering turquoise. Like so much of the water in Switzerland, it’s outrageously clear, blue and inviting, and you do wonder what the Swiss must think if they rock up to a UK beach, the harsh, grey English Channel glaring back at them.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage is leaning into soccer history to prepare for one of the toughest games in her storied career Friday at the Women's European Championship.