As the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 reaches its climactic final stages, four nations stand just one match away from glory. Reigning champions England, tournament darlings Italy, world champions Spain, and eight-time winners Germany will clash in two mouthwatering semifinals this week in Switzerland.
Women’s Euro 2025: Semifinals
Italy vs England
A nation that waited nearly three decades for a taste of semifinal football finally had its moment on Wednesday. Cristiana Girelli, Italy’s iconic 35-year-old captain, rose high in the 90th minute to head home the goal that sank Norway 2-1, sealing Italy’s place in the final four for the first time since 1997.
Coming in as underdogs, Italy were not expected to go far in a tournament stacked with talent. But with Girelli’s grit, a tireless midfield, and a rejuvenated backline, the Azzurre have turned skeptics into believers.
The Lionesses are unbeaten in five games against Italy, but history counts for little in the knockout stages. A passionate Italian side with nothing to lose may be England’s toughest test yet.
Head-to-Head: England are unbeaten in their last 5 matches vs Italy (4 wins, 1 draw), though all were friendlies.
Schedule: Tuesday at 19:00 (GMT)
Venue: Stade de Geneve, Geneva
Also Read: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Squad Breakdown Of Each Team
Germany vs Spain
In the second semifinal, Spain will get their shot at redemption when they meet Germany on Wednesday in Zurich. The two sides last met in the bronze medal match at Paris 2024, a tense 1-0 win for the Germans.
Spain, despite missing two penalties, comfortably dispatched hosts Switzerland 2-0 in the quarterfinals, with super sub Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina scoring second-half goals.
But Germany, who played with 10 players for over 100 minutes against France after Kathrin Hendrich’s early red card, showed they are never out of the fight. They leveled the game 1-1 and triumphed in a 6-5 penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger not only made a crucial save — she stepped up and scored one herself.
Head-to-Head: Germany have never lost to Spain in eight previous meetings (5 wins, 3 draws), with a dominant 18-3 goal difference.
Time: Wednesday at 19:00 (GMT)
Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
What Awaits in the Final?
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Will England defend their crown? Can Spain win their first major European title? Will Germany add a record-extending ninth trophy? Or will Italy complete their fairytale run to glory?
