Women's Euro: England crowned European champions
The Women's Euro delivered its verdict on the evening of Sunday, July 27, 2025. England have been crowned European champions, overcoming Spain in the final.
Just like the last Euro final and the World Cup, England (the European champions) and Spain (the world champions) faced off in this blockbuster Women's Euro final—a true clash at the pinnacle of women's football.
Spain lived up to their billing by taking the lead in the first half. It was Caldentey who broke the deadlock before the half-hour mark (25', 1-0). In the second half, England found their answer. Russo netted the equalizer (57', 1-1).
With the score level at full time, the match headed into extra time. But once again, neither side could find the breakthrough, and it all came down to the nerve-wracking penalty shootout. In this ultimate test, Mead and Williamson missed their spot-kicks for England, while three Spaniards faltered: Caldentey, Bonmati, and Paralluelo.
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