BASEL, Switzerland — England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2025 on Sunday, successfully defending the title they won in 2022 after an enthralling encounter.
The match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Spain dominated possession and made the breakthrough in the 25th minute as Ona Batlle crossed and the England defence was caught flat-footed, allowing Mariona Caldentey to head the ball past Hannah Hampton.
England levelled in the 57th minute, Alessia Russo heading home from a Chloe Kelly cross.
With the game deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time, England’s Chloe Kelly netted the winner in the penalty shootout.
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