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UEFA Euro 2025

The 2025 European Championship was held in Switzerland. England upset Spain in the final of the women's tournament to retain the title.

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England's women's football team lift the Euro 2025 trophy on a podium on the pitch

England's women's football team lift the Euro 2025 trophy on a podium on the pitch

Euro 2025 final: England beat Spain to win again

England retained the women's European Championship trophy after beating Spain on penalties.

Emilia Szymczak and Poland's defender #05 Oliwia Wos celebrate their 3-2 win over Denmark

Emilia Szymczak and Poland's defender #05 Oliwia Wos celebrate their 3-2 win over Denmark

Why was Poland the only eastern European team at Euro 2025?

Only one team from eastern Europe made it to Euro 2025. Why is the region struggling to compete in women's football?

Aitana Bonmati celebrates her winning goal for Spain

Aitana Bonmati celebrates her winning goal for Spain

Euro 2025: Germany lose to Spain in semifinal

After 113 minutes, Aitana Bonmati scored the winner to knock Germany out and put Spain in the final.

Ann-Katrin Berger kneels and stretches her arms out as her Germany teammates run towards her

Ann-Katrin Berger kneels and stretches her arms out as her Germany teammates run towards her

Euro 2025: Germany beat France to reach semifinals

Germany play Spain in the semifinal after a dramatic win against France, where Ann-Katrin Berger made the difference.

England players posing for a team photo ahead of a match

England players posing for a team photo ahead of a match

Euro 2025: Is ethnic diversity an issue?

Women's football champions tolerance, yet many squads lack the ethnic diversity often found in the men's and club game.

Ada Hegerberg in action for Norway at Euro 2025

Ada Hegerberg in action for Norway at Euro 2025

Euro 2025: The debate over Norway captain Ada Hegerberg

In Norway, a debate is raging about whether Ada Hegerberg should start. The star is taking the criticism in her stride.

Carlotta Wamser covers her face with her shirt after being sent off for Germany at Euro 2025

Carlotta Wamser covers her face with her shirt after being sent off for Germany at Euro 2025

Euro 2025: Germany progress but have big problems

A shambolic 4-1 loss to Sweden did not stop Germany from qualifying but it did further reveal some serious issues.

Lea Schüller raises her arms to celebrate a goal for Germany at Euro 2025

Lea Schüller raises her arms to celebrate a goal for Germany at Euro 2025

Euro 2025: Schüller strikes again as Germany beat Denmark

Lea Schüller underlined her increased importance as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to all-but qualify for the knockouts.

Giulia Gwinn holds her left knee while lying on the pitch as Ewa Pajor kneels over her

Giulia Gwinn holds her left knee while lying on the pitch as Ewa Pajor kneels over her

Women's Euro 2025: Germany win but Gwinn injury casts shadow

A stunning strike from Jule Brand helped Germany open with a 2-0 win but an injury to the captain soured the victory.

Three Wales players celebrate a goal wearing red kit

Three Wales players celebrate a goal wearing red kit

Euro 2025: Plucky newcomer Wales to battle football's giants

Two decades ago, the Welsh women's team was prevented from playing for financial reasons. Now they're on the big stage.

Norwegian players cheer after Ada Hegerbergs 1-1 draw during the Womens European Football Championship opening match between Norway and Switzerland at St Jacob Park Stadium in Basel.

Norwegian players cheer after Ada Hegerbergs 1-1 draw during the Womens European Football Championship opening match between Norway and Switzerland at St Jacob Park Stadium in Basel.

UEFA European Women's Championships kick off in Switzerland

The Women's Euro 2025 is underway, with hosts Switzerland losing 2-1 to Norway in Basel.

Lea Schüller runs with armos outstreched in celebration during a Germany match

Lea Schüller runs with armos outstreched in celebration during a Germany match

Euro 2025: How is Germany shaping up?

A shock group stage exit at World Cup 2023 and several retirements mean a new look Germany face their first big test.

The Women's Euro 2025 trophy

The Women's Euro 2025 trophy

Women's Euro 2025: Zero tolerance for discrimination

Organizers of Euro 2025 in Switzerland plan to step up efforts to uphold human rights during the tournament.

The official women's Euro 2025 ball

The official women's Euro 2025 ball

Euro 2025: 5 things to know about the football tournament

Sixteen of Europe's premier women's national teams will compete for continental supremacy starting July 2.

Giulia Gwinn

Giulia Gwinn

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn: Perseverance and positivity

Giulia Gwinn has big boots to fill, having taken over from retired captain Alexandra Popp just a few months ago.

Christian Wück stands next to Giulia Gwinn on the pitch, who has her back to the camera. he is patting her on the shoulder.

Christian Wück stands next to Giulia Gwinn on the pitch, who has her back to the camera. he is patting her on the shoulder.

Germany names squad for Women's Euros

There were no major surprises as Germany coach Christian Wück nominated his final squad for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.

Bayern Munich Women celebrate as they lift the DFB Pokal Cup

Bayern Munich Women celebrate as they lift the DFB Pokal Cup

How World Sevens Football wants to transform women's game

A new seven-a-side tournament wants to transform women’s football with speed, equity, and player power.

Lise Klaveness speaking in Oslo in January, 2025

Lise Klaveness speaking in Oslo in January, 2025

Lise Klaveness: 'Football is in a critical time'

Recently installed as one of European football's powerbrokers, Lise Klaveness talks football, Israel and FIFA to DW.

Giulia Gwinn dribbles the ball during a match against Austria, wearing a red kit and rainbow captain's armband

Giulia Gwinn dribbles the ball during a match against Austria, wearing a red kit and rainbow captain's armband

Giulia Gwinn: Germany's captain for a new era

Giulia Gwinn has a big task on her hands taking over from Alex Popp, but she has a history of resilience to help.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann claps from the dugout

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann claps from the dugout

Julian Nagelsmann extends Germany contract

German men's football boss Julian Nagelsmann has signed a new deal until 2028. His side have the 2026 World Cup in view.

EURO 2024: Schweiz - Deutschland (Vorrunde)

EURO 2024: Schweiz - Deutschland (Vorrunde)

How Germany won back the nation at Euro 2024

This is the story of how the Germany team won back their country.

Opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Euros, Olympics and Paralympics — 2024 in pictures

The men's European Championship and the Olympics weren't the only exciting events on the 2024 sporting calendar.

Screenshots of three examples that did not happen in 2024: An AI-generated video of a dead Indian politician, Macron's alleged affair on a boat trip, and crickets in chocolate.

Screenshots of three examples that did not happen in 2024: An AI-generated video of a dead Indian politician, Macron's alleged affair on a boat trip, and crickets in chocolate.

Fact check: The strangest fakes of 2024

Diapers for Trump, migrants eating pets, crickets in chocolate — all fake news! Here are DW's strangest fakes of 2024.

Germany fans at the country's game vs. Hungary in Budapest

Germany fans at the country's game vs. Hungary in Budapest

Supporting Germany away produces 'priceless emotions'

Germany's national football team ended 2024 on a high. Beyond wins, its best work has been rebuilding fan trust.

Germany's Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn in action against Austria in July.

Germany's Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn in action against Austria in July.

Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope

New coach Christian Wück has had to ring the changes in his first squad given the impending exits of three top stars.

Jamal Musiala tussles for the ball

Jamal Musiala tussles for the ball

Nagelsmann's Germany keep shining after Euro 2024

A spirited draw against the Netherlands concluded a positive September for Germany, who kept their momentum rolling.

A bartender fills a beer glass

A bartender fills a beer glass

Germany: Beer sales down despite Euro 2024 hopes

Beer sales sunk across the country in the first half of 2024, even though Germany was hosting a major soccer tournament.

In the foreground, three police officers stand with their backs to the camera. Behind them is a large crowd dressed in red and white, waving Turkish flags and raising their arms in the wolf salute.

In the foreground, three police officers stand with their backs to the camera. Behind them is a large crowd dressed in red and white, waving Turkish flags and raising their arms in the wolf salute.

Turkey: Wolf salute controversy continues after Euro 2024

"Symbol of Turkishness" or a vehicle for far-right messages? The row about the wolf salute continues.

Policewoman stopping a car at the border between Germany and Belgium

Policewoman stopping a car at the border between Germany and Belgium

Germany debates extending Euro 2024 border controls

German conservatives want to extend the border controls introduced for Euro 2024, but the Interior Ministry disagrees.

Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate

Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate resigns as England head coach

After losing to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, England head coach Gareth Southgate has resigned.

Four police stand in uniform in front of the Allianz stadium in Munich

Four police stand in uniform in front of the Allianz stadium in Munich

Euro 2024: Germany celebrates largely secure tournament

German officials have hailed a "fantastic football festival" as the UEFA Euro championship peacefully wrapped up.

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal celebrate

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal celebrate

Euro 2024: Tired stars, tears and tearaway teens

Spain were deserving winners of Euro 2024, which otherwise saw memorable moments stand out in a sea of tired teams.

Thomas Müller waves goodbye at EURO 2024

Thomas Müller waves goodbye at EURO 2024

German footballer Thomas Müller retires from national team

With Euro 2024 over, Germany's Thomas Müller has joined Toni Kroos in retiring from international football.

Somalia | Al-Shabaab stürmt Hotel in Mogadischu

Somalia | Al-Shabaab stürmt Hotel in Mogadischu

Somalia: Bomber hits Mogadishu cafe during Euro 2024 final

A police spokesman said at least five people were killed with another 20 injured.

Lamine Yamal (left) sticks his tounge out and Nico Williams (right) holds his winners medal

Lamine Yamal (left) sticks his tounge out and Nico Williams (right) holds his winners medal

Euro 2024: Spain embrace change to claim record fourth crown

Spain lived up to their 'red fury' nickname, using their pace and directness to burn through England in the Euro final.

Spain's team celebrate with the trophy after the Euro 2024 final in Berlin's Olympiastadion, July 14, 2024.

Spain's team celebrate with the trophy after the Euro 2024 final in Berlin's Olympiastadion, July 14, 2024.

Euro 2024: Spain strike late, beating England 2-1 in final

Spain have won the Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 after a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal.

A German fan with his face painted in the colors of the flag and wearing a Germany-flag-colored wig

A German fan with his face painted in the colors of the flag and wearing a Germany-flag-colored wig

Euro 2024: A small summer fairy tale?

Germany swept itself off its feet in 2006. The Euro 2024 has lifted a national mood that is not exactly as lighthearted.

Deutschland Deutsche Bahn Euro 2024

Deutschland Deutsche Bahn Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Deutsche Bahn took on too much, minister says

German train operator Deutsche Bahn failed to live up to expectations, according to the country's transport minister.

Spain fans at the semifinal with France

Spain fans at the semifinal with France

Euro 2024: Fans flock to Berlin in hope of final tickets

Tens of thousands of supporters will travel to the German capital to try to secure a last-minute ticket for the final.

Fans battle to get on a train after Serbia v England in Gelsenkirchern

Fans battle to get on a train after Serbia v England in Gelsenkirchern

Was Euro 2024 a success off the field? Sort of

Sunday's final at Berlin's Olympic Stadium ends Germany's seven-year process of hosting Europe's biggest football event.

Lamine Yamal of Spain shoots the ball against France in the semi-final of Euro 2024

Lamine Yamal of Spain shoots the ball against France in the semi-final of Euro 2024

Players with African roots dazzle at Euro 2024

Players with African heritage such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Bukayo Saka have lit up the tournament.

England's Kobbie Mainoo in action against the Netherlands

England's Kobbie Mainoo in action against the Netherlands

Mainoo comes of age for comeback kings England

England put on their best performance of Euro 2024 against the Netherlands, as a new star announced himself.

Germany celebrate scoring in the opening game vs. Scotland

Germany celebrate scoring in the opening game vs. Scotland

After Euro 2024: New-look Germany poised for exciting future

Euro 2024 may not have ended with Germany lifting the trophy, but the tournament was still a success.

Ollie Watkins with his hands outstretched

Ollie Watkins with his hands outstretched

Euro 2024: England edge out Netherlands to reach final

England come from behind to defeat the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semifinal in Dortmund.

Lamine Yamal delivers the shot that drew Spain level

Lamine Yamal delivers the shot that drew Spain level

Euro 2024: Yamal shines for Spain amid jeering crowd

Superstar Lamine Yamal fired Spain into the Euro 2024 with an unforgettable goal against France in Munich

Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Euro 2024, semi-final match at the Munich Football Arena, Germany

Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Euro 2024, semi-final match at the Munich Football Arena, Germany

Euro 2024: Spain beat France to reach final

Spain reached the Euro 2024 final after Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in an international tournament.

Euro 2024: Did Kylian Mbappe slow France's National Rally?

Top French football players were emphatic in rejecting the far right ahead of the election. Did it make a difference?

Dutch players celebrate a goal against Turkey

Dutch players celebrate a goal against Turkey

Euro 2024: Netherlands beat Turkey to set up England semi

The Netherlands came back from a goal behind to beat Turkey 2-1 and book a semifinal date with England.

England players celebrate after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winning goal during the penalty shootout of a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024.

England players celebrate after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winning goal during the penalty shootout of a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Euro 2024: England eliminates Switzerland on penalties

England are through to the Euro 2024 semifinals after a penalty shootout in Düsseldorf.

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann, seen here with seen here with Toni Kroos, lamented his team's exit at the hands of Spain at Euro 2024

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann, seen here with seen here with Toni Kroos, lamented his team's exit at the hands of Spain at Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Emotional German head coach applauds team effort

"We would have liked to have given the fans more. We would have liked to have won the title," said Julian Nagelsmann.