France v Germany live: Rivals meet in Women's Euro 2025 blockbuster as Spain await in semi-finals
France come into the match as favourites but Germany have history on their side. The record eight-time European champions have never lost to France at a major tournament, in five attempts, and defeated Les Bleues in the Euro 2022 semi-finals three years ago.
But France have won their last 11 games in a row and were impressive in the group stages with victories over England, the Netherlands and Wales. They also beat Germany in last year's Nations League semi-finals.
France have a real opportunity to win a major tournament for the first time and defeating Germany, who looked shaky during the group stage and lost 4-1 to Sweden to finish runners-up, will be a major test of their credentials.
What is the team news?
France captain Griedge Mbock is set to return, although young centre-backs Alice Sombath and Thiniba Samoura have impressed for France. Wingers Delphine Cascarino and Sandy Baltimore have been dangerous all tournament either side of striker Marie-Antoinette Katato.
Germany require a defensive reshuffle after right back Carlotta Wamser was sent off for handball in the defeat to Sweden, with regular starter and captain Giulia Gwinn sidelined for the tournament with a knee injury.
Possible France XI: Peyraud-Magnin; De Almeida, Sombath, Mbock, Bacha; Geyoro, Jean-Francois, Karchaoui; Cascarino, Katoto, Baltimore
Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 18:03
When is France v Germany?
The Euro 2025 quarter-final will be played at 8pm BST (UK time) on Saturday 19 July at St Jakob Park, Basel.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown on ITV 1 and online on ITV X.
Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 18:01
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France face Germany in the last quarter-final of Euro 2025 looking to set up a semi-final with world champions Spain.
France come into the match as favourites but Germany have history on their side. The record eight-time European champions have never lost to France at a major tournament, in five attempts, and defeated Les Bleues in the Euro 2022 semi-finals three years ago.
But France have won their last 11 games in a row and were impressive in the group stages with victories over England, the Netherlands and Wales. They also beat Germany in last year's Nations League semi-finals.
France have a real opportunity to win a major tournament for the first time and defeating a Germany side, who looked shaky during the group stage and lost 4-1 to Sweden to finish runners-up, will be a major test of their credentials.
Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 18:00
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