England defeated Sweden 3-2 in a penalty shootout during the Euro 2025 quarter-final, attracting over seven million TV viewers. The match, which peaked at 7.4 million viewers and a 65% share, saw England recover from a 2-0 deficit with second-half goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang. The penalty shootout proved chaotic, with Bronze scoring the decisive penalty. This victory sets up a semi-final against Italy on July 22 in Geneva. Fans can follow coverage through BBC Radio 5 Live and other platforms.
More than seven million viewers tuned in to BBC TV coverage as England beat Sweden in a penalty shootout in Thursday's Euro 2025 quarter-final.
The match received the biggest TV audience of the competition to date, with a peak audience of 7.4 million and a peak audience share of 65%.
The Lionesses fought back from 2-0 down to force extra time and penalties in Zurich thanks to second-half goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang.
England then won a chaotic penalty shootout 3-2, with Bronze, their seventh penalty taker, converting decisively before Sweden missed and were eliminated.
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