Overview

• Both teams sealed quarterfinal qualification with match to spare thanks to Germany’s 2-1 comeback over Denmark and Sweden’s 3-0 victory against Poland.
• Germany overturned an early Danish opener through Sjoeke Nuesken’s penalty and Lea Schueller’s 66th-minute strike in Basel.
• Sweden’s aerial assault down the flanks produced headed goals from Stina Blackstenius, Kosovare Asllani and Lina Hurtig in Lucerne.
• Captain Kosovare Asllani marshalled Sweden’s attack by orchestrating crosses and contributing both a goal and an assist.
• The winner of the July 12 match in Zurich is projected to avoid favourites Spain until the semifinals, securing a more favourable knockout route.