England's Lionesses advanced to the Euro 2025 semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Sweden in Zurich, largely thanks to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton's two crucial saves. Head coach Sarina Wiegman praised Hampton's "massive contribution" and Lucy Bronze's resilience, while captain Leah Williamson lauded the team's "incredible mentality" to come back from 2-0 down. They will face Italy next.
‘A massive contribution’: Wiegman heaps praise on England hero Hampton
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️England's Lionesses advanced to the Euro 2025 semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Sweden in Zurich, largely thanks to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton's two crucial saves. Head coach Sarina Wiegman praised Hampton's "massive contribution" and Lucy Bronze's resilience, while captain Leah Williamson lauded the team's "incredible mentality" to come back from 2-0 down. They will face Italy next.
Trending- 1 May (implied 2025): Mary Earps retired from international duty, Hannah Hampton named England's new No 1.
- 2 Match day (July 17/18, 2025): England vs. Sweden Euro 2025 quarter-final in Zurich.
- 3 Match day: England battles back from 2-0 down.
- 4 Match day: Game goes to extra time, then penalty shootout.
- 5 Match day: Hannah Hampton makes two crucial saves in shootout.
- 6 Match day: England wins shootout 3-2.
- 7 Next match (Tuesday): England to face Italy in Geneva.
- England progresses to the Euro 2025 semi-finals
- England will face Italy in Geneva
- Hannah Hampton named UEFA's player of the match
What: England's Lionesses defeated Sweden in a penalty shootout to reach the Euro 2025 semi-finals. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two crucial saves in the shootout and two vital saves in normal time. Lucy Bronze scored a header to spark the comeback.
When: Published July 18, 2025; match occurred recently (implied July 17 or 18, 2025); next match on Tuesday.
Where: Zurich, Switzerland (match location); Geneva, Switzerland (next match location).
Why: Hannah Hampton's heroic performance and the team's resilience allowed England to overcome a 2-0 deficit and win the shootout, securing their place in the semi-finals.
How: England battled back from 2-0 down in regulation time, sending the game to extra time and then a penalty shootout. Hampton saved two penalties, and Sweden missed five of seven attempts, leading to England's 3-2 shootout win.