Overview
- Italy secured its first semifinal berth since 1997 by defeating Norway 2–1 on July 16, with Cristiana Girelli scoring in the 50th and stoppage-time minutes.
- Germany will face France in Basel on July 19 under scrutiny of Ann-Katrin Berger’s high-risk dribbling and the inexperience of backups Stina Johannes and Ena Mahmutovic.
- Coach Christian Wück publicly urged Berger to adopt a more cautious style after her dribbling errors nearly cost Germany against Denmark.
- Host nation Switzerland claimed its inaugural quarterfinal spot via a stoppage-time draw with Finland and now prepares to meet Spain in Bern, a run praised by UEFA director Nadine Keßler.
- Norway’s campaign ended following captain Ada Hegerberg’s missed penalty soon after Italy’s opener, and despite her later equalizer, the team fell 2–1 and bowed out.