Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage is leaning into soccer history to prepare for one of the toughest games in her storied career Friday at the Women's European Championship.

Record champions Germany firmly believe they can win women's Euro 2025 despite a modest group stage, forward Giovanna Hoffmann said on Thursday. Germany are underdogs in their quarter-final against France on Saturday but Hoffmann cited the late German team great Doris Fitschen who used to say: "Never train for second place.

England have successfully reached the semi-finals of Euro 2025 after surviving a penalty shoot-out against Sweden and coming from two goals down to continue their title defence. The holders looked to be heading home but two goals in three minutes sparked a chaotic comeback before Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze were the heroes in the shoot-out.

Meet Smilla Holmberg, a dynamic defender for Sweden and Hammarby IF. At just 18 years old, Holmberg has already made a significant impact and has been a key figure for her national team this summer.

Germany’s best performers thus far have been the two wide players, Jule Brand on the right and Klara Buhl on the left. They linked up seamlessly for what they thought was an opener, only for a delayed VAR decision to rule it out due to a team-mate who was interfering with the goalkeeper’s line of sight.

Germany is awaiting news on the severity of captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at the Women’s European Championship.

Defending champion England has beaten Sweden on penalties to reach the Women’s European Championship semifinals