The Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final between France and Germany will be scheduled on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 21:00 CET at the St. Jakob-Park, Basel. France reached a historic milestone by winning their last match of the Women’s Euro 2025, defeating the Netherlands 2-5 in the semifinal. France vs Germany is the last match of the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final.
With rich footballing history, world-class talent, and a fierce rivalry, this clash promises to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the tournament.
France enters this match in excellent form, enjoying an 11-match unbeaten streak in 2025. Under coach Hervé Renard, Les Bleues have shown both flair and depth, with goals coming from multiple players and a solid midfield.
Germany, despite facing some recent challenges, continues to be a powerful force in women’s football with their impressive record of eight Euro titles. Players like Lea Schüller and Jule Brand will be crucial as they aim to recover from a difficult group stage and regain their dominance in the tournament.
This battle is more than just a quarter-final—it’s a test of momentum versus legacy. Will France continue their surge toward a first-ever Euro title, or can Germany’s tournament experience tilt the balance in their favour once again?
2025 Club World Cup Semifinal: France vs Germany
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The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 have reached at the semifinal of the knockout stages after completing the group stage with the top 8 teams out of 16 qualified teams.
| Teams | France vs Germany |
| Match | Semifinal |
| Date | Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
| Time (ET) | 21:00 CET |
| Venue | St. Jakob-Park |
| Final Score |
France vs Germany 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Starting XI
France Possible Starting Line‑up (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Pauline Peyraud‑Magnin (though thigh injury is a concern)
- Defence: De Almeida, Sombath, Bacha, Lakrar
- Midfield: Karchaoui, Geyoro, Jean‑François
- Attack: Cascarino, Katoto, Baltimore
- Not Available: Sandie Toletti and Peyraud‑Magnin due to injury.
Germany Possible Starting Line‑up (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Ann‑Katrin Berger
- Defence: Linder, Minge, Knaak, substitute on RB (Gwinn injured, Wamser suspended)
- Midfield: Nüsken, Senß
- Attacking Trio: Brand, Freigang, Bühl
- Striker: Lea Schüller
- Not Available: Giulia Gwinn (injury), Carlotta Wamser (red card ban)
Key Players to Watch
- Delphine Cascarino (France) — dynamic winger who scored twice in the 5–2 group win over the Netherlands; creative engine for Les Bleues.
- Marie-Antoinette Katoto — clinical striker with three goals in her last four outings; a constant goal threat.
- Jule Brand (Germany) — creative midfielder behind several attacking moves; Germany’s form driver despite defensive issues.
- Lea Schüller — Germany’s top striker, reliable and experienced, likely to lead the attack.
- Sjoeke Nüsken — influential in midfield, with a goal against France during the group stages of other tournaments; brings control and creativity.
Head‑to‑Head & Recent Form
- Germany has historically dominated the rivalry in UEFA Women’s Euros victories in 2005, 2009, and a 2–1 semi-final win in 2022.
- France earned revenge by defeating Germany 2–1 in the Nations League semi-final in February 2024.
- Overall record stands at Germany 5 wins, France 3 wins, with 2 draws in 10 meetings.
France Women enters on the back of an unbeaten run of 11 consecutive wins in 2025, while Germany’s campaign has taken a hit after a heavy group-stage defeat to Sweden (4–1).
Tactical Preview & Prediction
France’s Strengths:
- Undefeated in 11 matches in 2025, scoring 11 goals from 9 different scorers—showcasing squad depth and attacking variety.
- A fluid, high-pressure system that unsettles the German defence weakened by absences.
Germany’s Case:
- Rich tournament history with 8 Women’s EURO titles, experience matters in knockout fights.
- Strong attack continuity; they’ve scored in all group games despite defensive uncertainties.
France vs Germany Predictions:
France to beat Germany, with a predicted scoreline of roughly 3‑2.
- Analysts tip France as favourites, believing their momentum and strike variety can exploit German weaknesses.
- The consensus scoreline prediction: France edge a 3–2 win in regulation time, in a closely contested and high-scoring match.
Current Performance
- France Women’s
- European Championship form: W W W
- All competitions: W W W W W W
- Germany Women
- Women’s European Championship form: W W L
- All Competitions: W W W W W L
