England's Historic Comeback Secures Euro 2025 Semifinal

England achieved a historic comeback in the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals, overturning a 2-0 deficit against Sweden to force extra time and ultimately win 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout. Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blackstenius scored early for Sweden, but late goals from Lucy Bronze and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang leveled the match, marking the first time a team has reversed a two-goal deficit in a Women's Euros knockout stage. The tense shootout featured nine missed penalties, with England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saving two and Sweden’s Jennifer Falk saving four. Lucy Bronze converted the decisive penalty, while Smilla Holmberg's miss sealed the win for England. As defending champions, England advanced to their sixth consecutive major tournament semifinal and will face Italy next in Geneva. Sweden's elimination ended their quest for a first European title since 1984.