Sweden Stuns Germany 4-1 to Win Group C at Women’s Euro 2025 in Historic First Victory Over Rivals

Sweden mounted a stunning comeback to beat Germany 4-1 in their last UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group C match to top the group and condemn Germany to their worst tournament defeat.

Germany took the lead early through Jule Brand in the 7th minute, slicing through the defense of Sweden with ease. Sweden did respond in kind. Stina Blackstenius equalized in the 12th minute after a clever pass from Kosovare Asllani. Smilla Holmberg then gave Sweden the lead in the 25th minute, her deflected effort finding the back of the net after a marauding run.

The game-changer came in the 31st minute when German defender Carlotta Wamser was red-carded for handball on a goal-bound attempt. Fridolina Rolfö converted the penalty, scoring on her 100th international cap. Down to ten players, Germany struggled to cope with Sweden's relentless pressure.

Player of the Match Johanna Rytting Kaneryd was instrumental in Sweden's attacking dominance, providing the assist for the fourth goal scored by Lina Hurtig in the 80th minute. Sweden's tactical discipline and clinical finishing choked Germany, who never regained their composure after the red card setback.

This victory is Sweden's first over Germany in Women's Euro history and makes them bona fide title contenders. Both teams move on to the quarter-finals, where Sweden will face the Group D runner-up and Germany will face the group winner.

Sweden's flawless group stage record—three wins, ten goals scored and only one conceded—is a message to the rest of the tournament: they're here to win.