England vs. Italy, Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final
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Italy have won a quarter-final match at a major tournament (World Cup or Euro) for the first time. They had previously lost all four of their quarter-final appearances. At least, that much is true if you were watching Italy boss Andrea Soncin towards the end of that match.
Here’s how to watch the Women's Euro 2025 match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
Italy has beaten Norway 2-1 to advance to he semifinals at the Women’s European Championship. On a night of goals and drama for two veteran star strikers, Cristiani Girelli got the better of Ada Hegerberg.
Italy are in their first Euro semifinal since 1997 as Cristiana Girelli netted a brace and Norway's Ada Hegerberg struggled.
Italy relied on a mix of youth and experience to hold off Norway to advance on Wednesday to their first semi-final appearance since 1997. Cristiana Girelli, 35, scored two goals on the night, with both assisted by 25-year-old forward Sofia Cantore, to defeat Norway 2-1 in the first quarter-final match of Euro 2025.
Norway forward Elisabeth Terland lamented her team's failure to capitalise on key moments after a late defensive error allowed Cristiana Girelli to score her second goal, sending Italy to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1 win.
England are one game away from a second successive Euros final. Standing in their way are Italy, who are making their first semifinal appearance since 1997. Both sides reached the final four with dramatic wins in the quarterfinal. England overcame Sweden in a bizarre penalty shootout after finding themselves 2-0 down inside half an hour.
Italy captain Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner as Italy beat Norway 2-1 to set up a potential semi-final against defending champions England.