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Striker Alexia Putellas scored twice for world champions Spain as they shook off a slow start to beat Belgium 6-2 in their Women's Euros Group B clash on Monday, a result that will guarantee the Spaniards' progress to the knockout stage if Portugal fail to beat Italy later in the day.

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner's participation in the tournament was in doubt last week when she was hospitalized after falling ill with a fever late Friday.

After winning the World Cup two years ago, Spain are favoured to win the Euros this summer. Defending champs England are second favourites.

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before the Women’s European Championship.

Following the tragic death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, the Portuguese women's national team had a tribute in their honor. The Portuguese women's team is facing Spain in the UEFA Women's Euro to kick off the group stage on Thursday,

Elisabetta Oliviero found the back of the net to give Italy a 1-0 lead over Spain. 7 MINS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:31

Germany’s title with Kessler 12 years ago was its sixth straight but a seventh has been elusive. The Germans are an expected contender after several high-scoring victories in 2025 and taking a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they lost twice to the United States.