Germany began their UEFA Women's Euro 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Poland in Group C, with goals from Jule Brand and Lea Schüller. The match, held in Switzerland, was marked by an early injury to Germany's captain Giulia Gwinn, who had to leave the field in tears due to a knee injury. Although initial fears suggested a third anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury for Gwinn, it was later confirmed she suffered an internal ligament injury and will miss the remainder of the tournament. Despite this setback, Germany secured a clean sheet and topped Group C after the opening round of matches. However, in the final group stage match, Germany suffered a 4-1 defeat to Sweden, who secured first place in Group C with three wins out of three. The loss was Germany's heaviest defeat in the history of the Women's Euro, compounded by a red card to Carlotta Wamser and defensive errors. Sweden's victory ensured they would face teams from the opposite side of the bracket, potentially avoiding Spain until a possible final. Poland recorded their first-ever win at a major women's tournament later in the group stage, defeating Denmark in a five-goal match. Germany's early promise was overshadowed by Gwinn's injury and the team's struggles in the later stages of the group phase.