Germany defy the odds in a chaotic encounter to beat France in a penalty shootout and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025.

Germany defeated France in the last European Championship in the semi-final stage, the only time Les Bleus have made it that far. Since that 2022 matchup, France have gone out in the quarter-finals at the last two major tournaments (2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics), adding to their nine failures prior.

Germany advance in Euro 2025 and France crash out again after a wild game with a red card, multiple big VAR calls, extra time and PK shootout.

Check out every penalty kick between France and Germany in the 2025 Women's Euros Quarterfinals.

Two giants of European football meet this evening as eight-time Euro winners Germany take on in-form France. Germany were runners-up in Group C and face a tricky test against Group D winners France in Basel.

France face Germany in quarter-finals. Winner will play Spain in semi-finals on Wednesday. Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary at top of page. Match being played at St.