England triumphed over Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to claim victory in the Women’s Euro 2025. The match, held on July 27, 2025, ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive penalty at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. This win not only avenged England’s defeat in the 2023 World Cup final but also marked their achievement as back-to-back European champions.
England fell behind early in the match but demonstrated resilience throughout. Spain controlled possession for much of the game; however, the Lionesses mounted a strong comeback. Under the guidance of Sarina Wiegman, the team had previously overcome deficits in earlier rounds of the tournament. They successfully defeated Sweden in a penalty shootout during the quarter-finals and later triumphed over Italy in extra time in the semi-finals.
Euro 2025: England retains women's title by beating Spain in a penalty shootout
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— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) July 27, 2025Spain took the lead through Mariona Caldentey’s first-half header. England stayed calm. Alessia Russo equalised with a header before the hour mark. No further goals led to penalties. Aitana Bonmati’s shot was saved. Kelly sealed the win.
Kelly told the BBC: “I was cool and composed. I knew I would hit the net.” Spain’s Bonmati said, “Football is cruel. We played the best during the tournament.”
This marks England’s second straight Euro title. Wiegman has now won three consecutive Euros. She led the Netherlands to victory in 2017. Then, she guided England to success in 2022. Wiegman said, “We win by any means. I am so proud.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at the match, wrote on X: “What a team. You made the nation proud. History makers.”
England’s victory emphasises its dominance in women’s football. It enhances the sport’s profile in Europe. Spain was unable to secure a Euro title to complement their 2023 World Cup win. England’s success in penalties solidifies their legacy. Wiegman’s leadership and the team’s resilience were evident throughout the tournament.
