BASEL, Switzerland — Stunned. That was the overwhelming feeling as the final flecks of glittery confetti fell from the sky at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. The Lionesses are back-to-back women's European champions, and it was accomplished in the most unlikely way.
After it finished 1–1 after extra time, England overcame Spain 3–1 in a penalty-kick shootout. Like so many times at Women's Euro 2025, just as England looked locked in the jaws of defeat, the players found another gear. It was England's day, it was England's tournament.
