The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final arrives on Sunday, 27 July 2025, at St. Jakob‑Park in Basel, Switzerland. Kick‑off is set for 5 pm BST. In the UK it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 via radio and online streaming.
England face reigning world champions Spain in a high‑stakes rematch of the 2023 World Cup Final, where Spain emerged victorious. A win on Sunday would make England the first senior England team – men’s or women’s; to win a major tournament on foreign soil, and just the second nation after Germany to defend the Women’s Euro title, having won in 2022. For Spain, this is their first-ever Women’s Euro final, the last piece missing from their growing trophy cabinet. Meanwhile, England become the first England team in history to reach three successive major finals.
Sarina Wiegman continues to redefine consistency at the pinnacle of women’s football. Sunday will mark her fifth consecutive appearance in a major international final, spanning her time as coach of both the Netherlands and England. She has built an England side with a tournament-winning mentality: 11 different scorers so far – a Euro record; and five goals scored by substitutes, again the most in the competition. Spain’s coach Montse Tome has led Spain to this milestone final for the first time. While some critics argue that her new system still hangs over the legacy of predecessor Jorge Vilda, Spain’s fluid tiki‑taka style and technical excellence under her guidance remain fully intact.
England’s path has been dramatic. They came from behind to beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, then faced an even tougher semi-final with Italy. Teenager Michelle Agyemang struck a 96th-minute equaliser to force extra time, and Chloe Kelly delivered agai – scoring in the 119th minute – to secure a 2-1 win and clinch a third consecutive final berth for the Lionesses. Spain’s semi against Germany also went to extra-time, and was settled by a generational strike from Aitana Bonmatí, who exploited detailed scouting intel on the German keeper. That goal underlined Spain’s tactical intelligence and game‑management capabilities.
Tactical Match-Up
At its core, this is a clash of styles: Spain’s technical prowess and possession-based percentage led by Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí; supported by Alexia Putellas and Patri Guijarro, and top scorer Gonzales; vs England’s structure and tactic. Wiegman’s squad boasts unmatched depth, with impact players on the bench including Kelly and Agyemang – substitutes who have already turned games on their head in this tournament. England’s midfield core (Walsh, Toone, Stanway) has chemistry but still risks being overrun by Spain’s elite midfields if isolated by man‑marking of Walsh. Spain, meanwhile, have impressed across all metrics – most goals in the group stage, superior possession and passing accuracy, and a defensive record that’s been rock solid.
Lauren James, England’s leading scorer (33 goals in nine matches this summer), was a doubt after suffering an ankle injury in the semi-final. However, she trained in Basel and is expected to be fit and available from the full 23‑player squad. Ella Toone has expressed calm confidence, emphasising team unity and the experience of playing in a third final under Wiegman. England’s captain Leah Williamson has issued a bold message: they are determined not to be a “flash in the pan,” but rather to continue their legacy built in 2022. She also stressed that the team does not feel external pressure – only self-imposed standards and national pride. Spain captain Irene Paredes has countered of her side’s mindset: “We are calm, we are cool, we are enjoying football. We don’t see pressure – we see this as an opportunity”.
Prediction and Outlook
Most pundits and analysts back Spain as favourites, citing their midfield superiority, technical rhythm, and match control. As noted by most, Spain are the consensus pick given their depth and world-class personnel. However, England’s have the tactical flexibility and winning mentality. This final will be on the margins. Will Spain’s possession hold back England’s transitions, or can England counter with physicality, pressure, and timely substitutions? The answer will define this chapter of women’s football history. If England win, they will rewrite the narrative: making history as the first England team to win a major trophy abroad. If Spain lift the trophy, they will complete their footballing resume with the one title that has proved elusive to them.
