Defending champion England has won the Women's European Championship after defeating Spain in the final in a penalty shootout. Chloe Kelly says she was confident she would score on England's last spot kick.

Mariona Caldentey found the back of the net to give Spain a 1-0 lead over England. 1 DAY AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:27

The remarkable journey of England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton from eye surgeries to being the star of two penalty shootouts for a European title-winning team was described as “a fairy tale” on Sunday.

Mariona Caldentey puts Spain in front against England with a powerful header back across goal in the 25th minute of the Euro 2025 final.

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Being the most skillful and technically best team at the Women’s European Championship wasn’t enough to get Spain the title on Sunday.The 2023 World Cup winner and 2024 UEFA Nations League title holder still does not have a European title for its stellar generation after a penalty shootout loss to England in the final after a 1-1 draw after extra time.

England won Euro 2025 and retained their European crown after beating Spain on penalties. Spain dominated much of the game and took the lead midway through the first half after Mariona Caldentey found the net. England, however, dug in and equalised after the break when Alessia Russo headed home Chloe Kelly’s cross.

Spain have drawn first blood in their EURO 2025 final against England.The reigning world champions broke the deadlock midway through the first half of Sunday's Basel showpiece as Mariona Caldentey