England’s Lionesses Win Euro 2025: Penalty Shootout Victory Over Spain Secures Back-to-Back Titles

England becomes first team in history to win a major international football tournament on foreign soil

In a historic night for English football, the England women’s national team—known as the Lionesses—clinched the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 title with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Spain. The final, held in Switzerland, ended 1-1 after extra time before England triumphed 3-1 on penalties.

This landmark victory marks England’s second consecutive UEFA Women’s European Championship title and makes them the first England team ever to win a major international tournament abroad.

Heroic Performance by England’s Hannah Hampton

The standout performer was England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who made two crucial saves during the shootout. Her performance proved pivotal as England converted three penalties to Spain’s one.

Match Recap: Russo Equalizes After Caldentey Opener

Spain struck first through Mariona Caldentey, who scored early in the second half. But Alessia Russo, one of England’s top forwards, equalized later with a clinical header, keeping England’s hopes alive and pushing the match into extra time.

Despite chances for both sides, no goals came in the additional 30 minutes, leading to the decisive penalty shootout.

Sarina Wiegman Leads Lionesses to Another Historic Win

Head coach Sarina Wiegman, who guided England to their first Euro title in 2022, once again proved her tactical brilliance. Under her leadership, England has now solidified its place at the top of international women’s football.

“This team has once again shown incredible resilience and belief,” Wiegman said post-match. “They’ve made history, and they’ve made the nation proud.”

What This Means for Women’s Football in England

This victory further boosts the profile of women’s football in the UK, inspiring a new generation of young players and continuing the momentum from the Lionesses’ 2022 triumph at Wembley.

Searches for terms like “Euro 2025 women’s final result,” “England women beat Spain penalties,” and “England Lionesses Euro champions” are already trending as fans react to the monumental win.