Defending champion England staged a remarkable late comeback to beat Sweden in penalties and advance to the semifinals.

UEFA Women's Euro is in full swing with 16 nations saying farewell to the group stage and eight teams welcoming the quarterfinal round. Host nation Switzerland have set a breathtaking backdrop for preliminary rounds,

England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France. And some of that has crossed the line even as the 27-year-old and the Lionesses have reached the semifinals at Euro 2025.

Ann-Katrin Berger, not for the first time, was the penalty shoot-out hero as ten-player Germany set up a semi-final with Spain.

We hear from some of the officials at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland about the best parts of being a referee and why young people should consider taking up the challenge.

Switzerland's Lia Waelti, wearing a team captain rainbow armband, applauds the fans at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Spain and Switzerland at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, July 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

Spain forward Esther González is leading the race to become UEFA Women's EURO 2025 top scorer with four goals. Esther registered twice in the world champions' opening 5-0 win against Portugal then struck again in their handsome 6-2 success over Belgium as well as in the ensuing 3-1 victory against Italy on Matchday 3.

More on UEFA Women's Euro 2025 here.