Ada Hegerberg is back at the heart of the Norwegian national team as she prepares to face Italy in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025.Italy are in the quarter-finals of the Euros for the first time since 2013.

Ada Hegerberg scored in the 66th minute to bring Norway level at 1-1 against Italy. 1 DAY AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:40

Norway's football team, led by Ada Hegerberg, showcased unity at Euro 2025 but struggled to maintain consistency, leading to a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Italy. Despite early successes, defensive and midfield issues proved costly.

They were star prospects aged 18 when Norway last played in the quarterfinals at the Women’s European Championship.

Italy have won a quarter-final match at a major tournament (World Cup or Euro) for the first time. They had previously lost all four of their quarter-final appearances. At least, that much is true if you were watching Italy boss Andrea Soncin towards the end of that match.

Ada Hegerberg celebrates scoring her 50th international goal for Norway in Euro 2025 opener against Switzerland Norway face Italy on Wednesday night in the Euro 2025 quarter final and Ada Hegerberg is confident of her team’s ability building up to the crucial head to head.

The women's game has come a long way since the last time Norway played a knockout game at the Euros, agonisingly losing the 2013 final 1-0 to Germany with a callow, 18-year-old Ada Hegerberg, now team captain,

Norway captain Ada Hegerberg urges her side to "relish the moment" as they take on Italy in the first Euro 2025 quarter-final.