Overview
- The defending champions were outplayed in Rotterdam as Germany established control early and closed out a six‑goal victory.
- Katharina Filter made pivotal saves, including stopping a Sarah Bouktit penalty, during a stretch when France scored only once over ten minutes.
- Germany, unbeaten at this tournament, advances to its first major final since 1994.
- France will play for bronze on Sunday against Norway or the Netherlands.
- A reconfigured French squad missing five regulars struggled for answers after a red card to pivot Oriane Ondono and now seeks a first medal under coach Sébastien Gardillou.