Sweden overpowered Germany 4-1 in Zurich to clinch first place in Group C at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, handing the eight-time champions their heaviest defeat in the tournament’s history and securing a quarter-final draw on the opposite side of the bracket from Spain. Germany struck first through Jule Brand in the seventh minute, but Stina Blackstenius levelled five minutes later before Smilla Hilma Holmberg’s angled run and shot—deflected in off a defender—put Sweden ahead. Germany’s night unraveled on 31 minutes when right-back Carlotta Wamser handled a goal-bound effort, earning a straight red card. Fridolina Rolfö converted the resulting penalty on her 100th international appearance, and Lina Hurtig tapped in a fourth on 80 minutes to seal the rout. The result leaves Sweden unbeaten and in command of Group C, while Germany, relegated to second place, will face France, England or the Netherlands in Basel on Saturday. Both sides had already qualified for the knockout phase, but Sweden’s emphatic victory gives Peter Gerhardsson’s squad a favourable path toward a potential final.
Sweden crush Germany 4-1 to top Group C 😤🇸🇪 https://t.co/0ONdLp7yJI
Erst spielte Deutschland so stark wie noch nie bei dieser EM, dann klappte fast gar nichts mehr. Nach einer Roten Karte gegen Carlotta Wamser agierte die DFB-Elf eine Stunde in Unterzahl und verlor klar gegen Schweden.https://t.co/FqgVlc0a1l
🚨⚽️ Final de la fase de grupos de la #WEURO2025 🇸🇪 Suecia gana a Alemania 4-1 y se clasifica como primera del grupo C. Estará en el otro lado del cuadro, no se cruzaría con España hasta una hipotética final https://t.co/F32ub7UNT9