Ranking Women’s Euro semifinalists: World Cup winners Spain lead the pack, Italy punch above weight

The semi -finalists are finished on the ladies -with the last four teams that are a reflection of the surprises and entertainment that have been shown this summer Switzerland.

Winners of the World Cup ladies Spain and rule European champions England The semi -finals reached and fulfilled invoicing as two of the favorites to win the whole thing, the couple possibly on course to undergo each other in the final of Sunday two years after a meeting in the World Cup final. They are accompanied by an unexpected duo in Italy and GermanyThe few large battles survived on the way to the last four.

Eight times Euro-Winners Germany have experienced a series of ups and downs in recent years, trading a place in the 2022 final for an exit of a group phase during the World Cup the following year, coming back with a bronze medal in the 2024 Olympic Games. He demonstrably became a stage that many would have expected that they would reach before the tournament began.

Of the semi -finalists, however, Italy are the surprising contenders. They have not won a knockout phase match in the euro since 1997 and are not beyond the quarterfinals of the World Cup, but this summer they have realized the invoicing as a team in the elevator. It is already a historic tournament for Le Azzure, but the prospect of an even deeper run comes with a lot of excitement – they will compete for their first place in the euro final since 1997, and possibly their first big trophy ever.

The semi -finals start on Tuesday when England takes on Italy, while Spain and Germany face each other on Wednesday. All parties compete for a place in the final of Sunday in St. Jakob-Park Basel.

Here is a ranking of the last four teams that are with the ladies euros.

4. Italy

Italy is slowly but surely climbing on the ranks in Europe, which proves their value in a group that included Portugal And Belgium But really pleading for themselves in their 2-1 win over Norway in the quarterfinals. Italy was easily the better side against Norway, a world cup winner and historic regional heavyweight, Cristiana Girelli scored a brace and placed herself directly in the Golden Boot Race. Opposite England, one of the world’s best teams, is perhaps a stiff test for the rising Italians, who only scored three goals during the group stage. Tuesday’s match against England will be a strong measuring stick for Le Azzure, especially after overwhelming defense of Norway and the somewhat shaky versions of England at the back.

3. Germany

History is in favor of Germany, and even entering the tournament, there were signs of optimism for the eight times European champions. They have been inconsistent this summer, however, a large part of which can be attributed to an injury list with captain Giulia Gwinn and defenders Franziska Kett and Sarai Linder, of whom the latter left the quarterfinals of Saturday against France With problems. Christian Wuck’s silk will also be Kathrin Hendrich without a central back for the semi -final after her red card on Saturday, so Germany stays very shortly before Spain. They still have a few players who pack a punch, such as midfielder Jule Brand and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who was the hero in a penalty shootout against France, while their decision to bring the game to punishments after going to 10 in the 13th minute means that Germany should not be underestimated.

2. England

The strengths of England are currently well defined, including their attack-so-that so far 13 goals scored this competition and spread between 10 goal scorers, a healthy mix of veterans such as veterans Lauren James And rising stars such as Michelle Agyemang that plays meaningful roles along the way. They will strongly prefer Italy and most other teams, in that regard, all for that reason, but the reason that they are not exactly neck fence with Spain for the first place because they have not been consistent in defense. A 2-1 loss for France in the group stage and their 2-2 draw in the quarterfinals Sweden It has been shown that the lions do not respond well to physicality and can be vulnerable at the back, which could cost them against a variety of skilled opponents.

1. Spain

This title has always been losing Spain, and almost three weeks after the tournament started, that is still the case. La Roja came to the semi -finals, scored 16 goals on the way and only admitted three times. Esther Gonzalez is in great form with four goals, one Nice Complement to her status as the current leading goal scorer of the NWSL, while Alexia Putellas has three of her. There is a reasonable argument to avoid that they have avoided stiff tests so far, and it is unclear whether a understaffed Germany will offer that. Even then the path from Spain to the semi -final is a showcase of the argument that they are the favorites – they have a party of the world’s best attacking talent, a group of players who will lead the way together and individually, regardless of the opposition.