England Euro 2025 permutations: Who will they play next in the semi-finals of the tournament in Switzerland?
Updated 19/07/2025 at 23:11 GMT+1
England are through to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Women's Championship after getting past Sweden on penalties in Zurich in the last eight. Sarina Wiegman's side - who finished second in Group D - went 2-0 down early on but fought back to take the game to extra-time. The shoot-out victory means they will continue their title defence when they meet Italy for a place in the final.
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England burst into life at Euro 2025 with a thumping 4-0 win over the Netherlands in their second match at the tournament, and they followed that up with a win over Wales to reach the quarter-finals.
Having lost their opener to France, the defending champions would have been eliminated if they had lost to the Dutch.
After another slow start in the quarter-finals, England found themselves 2-0 down against Sweden, but fought back to progress on penalties.
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Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating of England celebrate victory and progression to the semi-final in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Quarter-Final match between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund on July 17, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland
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How did England reach the semi-finals?
England made a losing start to Group D - losing to France 2-1.
However, a 4-0 win against Netherlands saw them bounce back, before they demolished Wales 6-1 to progress to the knockout stages.
Group D table
| Points | Goal difference | |
| France | 9 | +7 |
| England | 6 | +8 |
| Netherlands | 3 | -4 |
| Wales | 0 | -11 |
Sarina Wiegman's side then faced Sweden in the quarter-finals.
A poor first-half showing saw them go 2-0 down, but goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang pulled the game level.
There were no further goals in extra time, leading the tie to penalties.
In a shoot-out dominated by missed spot-kicks, it was England who eventually progressed 3-2 after Smilla Holmberg missed the crucial kick for Sweden.
Which teams have qualified for the semi-finals?
Italy were the first team through to the semi-finals, with a 2-1 win against Norway.
England came through a penalty shoot-out to beat Sweden 3-2 on spot kicks, after coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 after extra time.
World champions Spain then defeated host nation Switzerland to secure their place in the last four.
The last quarter-final between France and Germany went to penalties after a tense 1-1 draw in Basel.
Ann-Katrin Berger was the star of the show in the shoot-out, scoring a penalty and making the decisive save to inspire her side into the semis.
Who will England face in the semi-finals?
England will take on Italy in the semi-finals of the Women's European Championship.
The game will take place in Geneva on Tuesday night, kicking off at 8pm.
The Italians came second in Group B to progress to a quarter-final against Norway.
Captain Cristiana Girelli scored twice - including a dramatic 90th-minute winner - to secure a 2-1 win in the last eight.
Semi-final fixtures
- Italy v England
- Spain v Germany
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