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Euro 2025: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title

England beat Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win a thrilling Women’s European Championship final on Sunday
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton reacts after a save during a penalty shootout at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 final soccer match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton reacts after a save during a penalty shootout at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 final soccer match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
By GRAHAM DUNBAR – AP Sports Writer
2 hours ago

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England beat Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win a thrilling Women's European Championship final on Sunday.

Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two saves to lift defending champion England to a 3-1 win in the shootout.

The game was tied 1-1 after extra time and the regulation 90 minutes.

England leveled the score in the 57th on Alessia Russo’s header from a cross by Chloe Kelly after Mariona Caldentey had given Spain the lead in the 25th finishing Ona Battle’s cross.

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