Overview

• Italy beat Norway 2-1 in Geneva with a stoppage-time winner to secure a place among the final four.
• Captain Cristiana Girelli moved to 61 international goals with her brace, including a decisive header in stoppage time.
• Coach Andrea Soncin, appointed in September 2023, has transformed Italy into resilient semifinal contenders after recent tournament disappointments.
• Norway entered the knockout round unbeaten but Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg missed an early penalty before scoring her side’s lone goal.
• The Azzurre will face the winner of Sweden vs. England for a place in the final on July 22 at Stade de Genève.