England reached the semi-finals by beating Sweden at Euro 2025; Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blacktenius had given Sweden a first-half lead; the Lionesses hit back late on to take the game to extra-time;

Sarina Wiegman’s side were lucky to beat Sweden and semi-final opponents Italy have been handed a clear look at how to beat the Lionesses

As a bloodied Hannah Hampton saved two penalties to send England into the Euro 2025 semi-finals, it was all the more impressive given she was advised at a young age against pursuing football because of an eye condition that affects her depth perception.

The European Championships quarter-final clash between England and Sweden is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final in the same competition, a game England won 4-0 en route to lifting the trophy. The English will hope it’s a similar story here after a mixed bag at the Euros thus far.

England goes head to head against Sweden in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 on July 17 at 3 p.m. ET, held in Zürich, Switzerland. Which team will finish on top? Read on for our prediction.

Sweden embraces its underdog status at the Women’s European Championship but could change perceptions if it defeats England in Thursday’s quarterfinal in Zurich.