Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

Group B action heats up at the UEFA Women's Euro as Belgium faces Italy on Thursday in a crucial matchup. Here's how to watch and what to know.

Italy won their first match in the Women's European Championship since 2017 as Arianna Caruso struck in the 44th minute to give them a 1-0 win over Belgium in their Group B opener on Thursday.