England Reaches Women's Euro 2025 Semifinals After Sweden Penalty Win

England staged a dramatic comeback from a two-goal deficit to Sweden in the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals, ultimately prevailing in a tense penalty shoot-out to reach the semi-finals. Sweden took an early 2-0 lead through Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blackstenius, exploiting England's defensive lapses, but Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang scored late goals to level the match and force extra time. The shoot-out was marked by numerous missed penalties from both sides, with Sweden's Smilla Holmberg missing the decisive penalty to hand England a 3-2 shoot-out victory. England's resilience and late tactical changes by coach Sarina Wiegman were key to their comeback, while Sweden's goalkeeper Jennifer Falk saved multiple penalties but also missed her own spot-kick. England will face Italy in the semi-finals, with Italy reaching this stage for the first time since 1997. This victory keeps England's hopes alive to defend their European title amidst a rollercoaster and emotionally charged match.