Sweden embraces its underdog status at the Women’s European Championship but could change perceptions if it defeats England in Thursday’s quarterfinal in Zurich.

The European Championships quarter-final clash between England and Sweden is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final in the same competition, a game England won 4-0 en route to lifting the trophy. The English will hope it’s a similar story here after a mixed bag at the Euros thus far.

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England goes head to head against Sweden in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 on July 17 at 3 p.m. ET, held in Zürich, Switzerland. Which team will finish on top? Read on for our prediction.

She reflected on triumphs past, hope of glory in the future but also the size of the task facing England right now. The teams have played each other twice since, both matches ending in draws with Sweden the unluckier.

Sweden head coach Peter Gerhardsson has faced heavy criticism over his decision to allow 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg to take the decisive penalty in their shootout defeat to England at Euro 2025. Sarina Wiegman’s side completed a stunning comeback after going two goals down in the first half against Sweden to secure a place in the Euro 2025 semi