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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Dionne Brighton

“The Atmosphere and Energy are Electric” – How Female Football Fans Are Reshaping the Sport, One Match at a Time

A female fan watching the England vs Spain Women's Euros final in Switzerland.

It’s already shaping up to be a truly sensational summer of sport. From the history-making Lionesses’ Euros win, to Rugby powerhouse and global icon Ilona Maher smashing previous women's rugby match attendance records out of the park, there's one thing powering it all. And it's the fans.

From the highest-attended Women’s Euros ever in Switzerland to football shirts taking over TikTok feeds, female fans are showing up louder, bolder, and more joyfully than ever before. They’re booking holidays around fixtures, styling their merch for everyday wear, and building communities that feel inclusive, supportive, and fun.

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