Overview

• England overcame a first-half deficit to draw level in stoppage time and clinch the semifinal against Italy with Chloe Kelly’s extra-time strike.
• The decisive penalty in the 118th minute, awarded after Emma Severini’s challenge on Beth Mead, drew widespread criticism for the lack of VAR intervention.
• Sarina Wiegman has now guided England to five consecutive major finals, setting a new benchmark in international women’s football coaching.
• Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William will travel to Basel to support the Lionesses at the July 27 final.
• Germany prepares to face world champions Spain in Zurich tonight as they seek to uphold their unbeaten record in eight prior encounters.