England vs Spain, Women’s Euro 2025 Final

Here’s the latest on England vs Spain — specifically the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 final, held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Basel:

  Final Recap

Spain opened the scoring early through Mariona Caldentey’s header in the 25th minute. England equalized in the 57th minute, when Alessia Russo nodded in a Chloe Kelly cross. 

The match remained 1–1 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout, which England won 3–1.

 Key Performers & Highlights

Hannah Hampton, England’s goalkeeper, was the hero in goal—saving crucial spot-kicks from Caldentey and Bonmatí. 

Chloe Kelly redeemed herself with the decisive penalty—repeating her 2022 Euro-winning heroics—with a composed finish to seal the victory.

Head coach Sarina Wiegman oversaw a tactical masterclass, guiding England to their second consecutive European title and first major trophy win on foreign soil.

Rivalry Context & Head-to-Head Trends

 Spain dominated possession, applying their world‑champion tiki‑taka style throughout. England countered with resilience, organization, and killer substitutes like Kelly and Michelle Agyemang.

These sides have met in major finals before, including the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final, won by Spain. Before this match, Spain had held the upper hand in recent meetings. Overall historical records differ by competition: senior men’s teams have played 28 times with Spain holding a slight edge, though women’s teams' head-to-head at major finals had been evenly matched before this final.

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	England vs Spain – Euro 2025 Final 🏟 Venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel ⏱ Result: 1–1 (England won 3–1 on penalties) ⚽ Goals: Caldentey (Spain), Russo (England) ⭐ Highlights: GK Hannah Hampton saved two penalties; Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick. 🏆 Outcome: England retained the European title, their first major trophy abroad.