England Advances Euro 2025 Quarterfinals After 6-1 Win Over Wales

England's women's football team secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Wales to advance to the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals, where they will face Sweden. Georgia Stanway opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, and Aggie Beever-Jones, demonstrating England's superior pace and control. Wales, competing in their tournament debut and facing a tough group against France, the Netherlands, and England, managed a late consolation goal from Hannah Cain. England finished as Group D runners-up behind France, who won the group, which sets England on a potentially easier path in the knockout stage. The match highlighted the gulf in experience and quality between the two sides, with England's cohesive performance underscoring their status as defending champions. Wales showed resilience and pride despite elimination after facing historically strong opponents.