England Wins Euro 2025 Semi-Final Penalty Shootout Over Sweden After 2-0 Comeback

England's Lionesses secured a dramatic victory over Sweden in the Euro 2025 quarterfinals via one of the longest and most chaotic penalty shootouts in major tournament history after a 2-2 draw following extra time. England came back from a 2-0 deficit during regular play, with key substitutions sparking their resurgence before the grueling shootout that extended to 14 penalty takers. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, despite a bloodied nose, made multiple crucial saves, while Sweden's goalkeeper Jennifer Falk also performed impressively but ultimately skied her own deciding penalty. England missed several penalties, including those by Lauren James and Beth Mead, but Chloe Kelly’s composed spot kick kept England in the contest. Veteran Lucy Bronze then delivered the winning penalty in sudden death, sealing England’s place in the semi-finals against Italy. The match highlighted England's resilience and composure under pressure, with both teams exhibiting nerves and determination in a historic shootout.