Emma Hayes highlights the significant progress in women's football ahead of Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Just two major tournament cycles ago, in 2017, fully professional women's leagues in Europe were non-existent. Now, thanks to increased investment, there are over 3,000 full-time female players. Hayes anticipates a higher level of competition and a tighter tournament overall. She identifies England, Spain, and Germany as strong favorites, with the Netherlands also in contention for the title. The increased professionalization of the sport is expected to dramatically improve the quality of play.