BASEL, Switzerland — Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the semifinals of the Women’s European Championship despite playing almost the entire match — and extra time — with 10 players.

Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the Euro semifinals despite playing almost the entire match with 10 players.

Ann-Katrin Berger was the hero in the shoot-out after Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair

Germany defeated France in the last European Championship at 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).

France and Germany go head-to-head in the quarterfinals of the Women's Euro 2025 on Saturday. Here is what you need to know before kickoff.

The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for Euro 2025. This match is set to be shown live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:10 p.m. That also means you'll be able to stream the action online via ITVX.

Germany looks to bounce back after a tough loss at the end of the group stage to advance at the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship on Saturday, when they face a tough test in France.

Germany and France sought to defuse tensions over a planned joint fighter jet program, asking their defense ministers to present a solution in August as one of the region’s most ambitious weapons systems remains mired in conflict.

On July 19 in Basel, Switzerland, France will clash with Germany in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, with a start time of 3 p.m. ET. Which team will finish on top? Check out our prediction below. In UEFA Women's Euro, Delphine Cascarino has tallied two goals and two assists in three matches for France.

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