Italy is one win away from reaching the final of the Women’s European Championship, but just three years ago its players couldn’t even get professional contracts back home.

Italy were underdogs coming into Euro 2025 but are one step away from the final, and they've had fun getting there.

Norway forward Elisabeth Terland lamented her team's failure to capitalise on key moments after a late defensive error allowed Cristiana Girelli to score her second goal, sending Italy to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1 win.

Italy captain Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner as Italy beat Norway 2-1 to set up a potential semi-final against defending champions England.

Ada Hegerberg scored in the 66th minute to bring Norway level at 1-1 against Italy. 16 MINS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:40

The Women's Euro 2025 knockout rounds kick off with Norway vs. Italy. Both sides have looked impressive getting to this point, but that's all in the past now. What matters are the

In Gemma Grainger's first news conference at Euro 2025, the Norway boss made her intentions for the tournament clear."A quarter-final will be enough for me," she said when asked what the ideal birthday present would be.