Overview

• England defeated Spain 3–1 in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw to secure back-to-back Women’s Euro championships in Basel.
• The final set new engagement benchmarks with 7.10 million TV viewers on ZDF and 657,291 fans attending matches across Switzerland.
• UEFA’s expanded €41 million prize fund has been paid out, awarding €5 million to England and €4.2 million to Spain.
• Spain coach Montse Tomé, whose contract expires on August 31, now faces an uncertain fate following her team’s defeat in the final.
• German midfielder Sydney Lohmann endured massive Instagram abuse after Germany’s exit, prompting calls for enhanced player welfare and stronger domestic leagues.