England Beats Spain, Women’s Euro Sets Records

England defeated Spain in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final held in Basel, concluding a tournament that broke records for both attendance and television viewership. A total of 623,088 fans attended matches, setting a new attendance record for the Women's European Championship. The final attracted 1.35 million English-language viewers on Fox in the U.S., with UK viewership peaking at 16.4 million across BBC and ITV, and Spain's La 1 averaging 6 million viewers with a 58% audience share. The event also saw unprecedented digital and social media engagement, reflecting the expanding reach of women's football. Despite challenges like intense heat and the tragic death of Portuguese player Diogo Jota, the tournament was marked by resilience and vibrant celebrations from fans and local clubs such as Belfast Ravens. The success of this edition is expected to further boost global interest in women's football.