Sweden's Silent Strikers: Aiming for Euro 2025 Glory

Sweden's women's football team is embracing their status as the underdogs in the Women's European Championship, poised for a quarterfinal clash against defending champion England. The match, set for Thursday in Zurich, offers Sweden a chance to defy expectations and disrupt the defending champions' title hopes.

Despite Sweden's impressive group stage performance, where they secured maximum points including a memorable victory over Germany, the team continues to fly under the radar. Captain Kosovare Asllani noted that being underestimated works in their favor, as they quietly position themselves as serious contenders.

Under coach Peter Gerhardsson, Sweden has achieved significant progress, reaching the World Cup semifinals and claiming a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Now, with a sense of hunger and determination, they aim to shed their 'bridesmaid' tag and assert themselves as potential champions.

(With inputs from agencies.)