This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, shows highlights from match day 3 at the Women’s Euro 2025 soccer tournament in Switzerland. ___ Follow AP visual journalism: AP Images blog: Instagram: X:

Spain were made to wait until the 66th minute before Athenea and Clàudia Pina got the goals to send the world champions to the last four.

The Euro 2025 tournament is on to the semifinals; we have our Final Four!

Switzerland's Lia Waelti, wearing a team captain rainbow armband, applauds the fans at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Spain and Switzerland at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, July 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, shows highlights from the group stage at the Women's Euro 2025 soccer tournament in Switzerland. Follow AP visual journalism: AP Images blog: Instagram: X:

England came back from 2-0 down then outlasted Sweden in a marathon shoot-out to keep their title defence going into a semi-final against Italy.

The Women's European Championship set new attendance records, with nearly half a million fans attending the group stage matches. Record-breaking crowds and digital engagement underscore the growing popularity and influence of women's football across Europe.