England retained their European women’s football crown by defeating Spain 3–1 on penalties after the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final ended 1–1 following extra time in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. Spain struck first in the 24th minute when Mariona Caldentey headed in an Ona Batlle cross. England levelled 11 minutes into the second half: substitute Chloe Kelly delivered a precise ball that Alessia Russo nodded past goalkeeper Cata Coll, setting up a tense, goalless remainder of normal time and a scoreless extra period. In the shootout, England converted three of their five attempts while Spain managed only their opening kick. Kelly, who scored the decisive goal in the 2022 final and the semifinal winner earlier this week, dispatched the clinching penalty, sealing back-to-back European titles for Sarina Wiegman’s side. The result denies Montse Tomé’s world champion Spain a first continental title and completes England’s second major trophy in three years, reinforcing the Lionesses’ position at the pinnacle of women’s international football.