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Italy Advance to Euro 2025 Semi-Finals After Girelli Brace

Italy reach the last four for the first time since 1997 thanks to Cristiana Girelli’s double.

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Overview

  • Italy defeated Norway 2-1 in Geneva as Cristiana Girelli scored both goals to book their first European semi-final since 1997.
  • Sweden will face defending champions England in Zurich on July 17, world champions Spain meet hosts Switzerland in Bern on July 18, and France take on Germany in Basel on July 19.
  • Spain topped Group B with three wins and scored a tournament-high 14 goals, while hosts Switzerland reached their first quarter-final on home soil with record crowds.
  • England recovered from an opening 2-1 loss to France with back-to-back commanding victories to finish second in Group D and maintain their title defence hopes.
  • Sweden completed the group stage unbeaten, highlighted by a 4-1 win over Germany, to set up a quarter-final showdown with England as they seek their first major trophy since 1984.