SLUBICE, Poland (AP) — Poland reinstated border controls on Monday with Germany and Lithuania following similar German restrictions imposed earlier this year aimed at discouraging asylum-seekers.

The Polish government reintroduced border control measures between Lithuania and Germany due to growing public concern over what many say is irregular migration.

Sweden and Germany have already qualified for the quarter-finals after winning their opening two matches. However, the Blue and Yellow hold the top spot due to a superior goal difference and will progress as Group C victors by avoiding defeat to Germany.

Germany has maintained controls on its border with Poland since 2023, but recently adopted a tougher approach, rejecting undocumented arrivals and sending them back to Poland under EU and bilateral agreements. Polish authorities say this has placed an unfair burden on their country.

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Poland entered Switzerland as huge underdogs, especially since this is their first appearance at the Euros, and their first major international competition since the Algrave Cup six years ago. They had a tough time against Germany eight days ago before losing to Sweden, 3-0, on Tuesday.

Germany faces Poland in the 2025 women's Euro soccer tournament, in what should be an entertaining soccer match between these two heavyweights.

Record champions Germany overcame a modest first half and an injury shock concerning captain Giulia Gwinn when they started into women's Euro 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Poland on Friday. Jule Brand opened the scoring into the top cormer in the 52nd minute and set up Lea Schüller in the 66th after the Germans had failed to create major chances earlier against the tournament debutants.

Germany vs. Poland in Women's Euro 2025 kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on July 4. This fixture takes place at the AFG Arena. Germany vs. Poland in Women's Euro 2025 is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

Poland is set to deploy 5,000 troops to its border with Germany in a bold step to prevent the return of failed asylum seekers, potentially heightening tensions between Warsaw and Berlin. The operation, as declared by Poland's general staff, will commence ...