Defending champions England are on the precipice of reaching a second consecutive Women’s Euros final as they meet Italy in the last four in Geneva on Tuesday.
The Lionesses have become one of Europe’s most fearsome sides since they exploded onto the scene as runners-up in Euro 2009. Since that tournament, they reached the semifinals in 2017 before lifting the trophy in 2022 on home soil.
While any European champion is worth its weight in gold, repeating as champions on foreign ground would mark an even further step in the team’s rise to becoming a global powerhouse.
Italy, meanwhile, are making their first semifinal appearance since finishing runners-up in both 1993 and 1997. After a group-stage exit from both Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, pushing into the last four is already a remarkable achievement. Ranked 13th in the world, topping the Lionesses and reaching the final would represent new heights for this program.
The winner would face either second-ranked Spain or third-ranked Germany in the final, but they’ll turn to that monumental challenge once this hurdle is cleared.
The Sporting News is following the England vs. Italy match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.
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England vs. Italy live score
| Score (Pregame) | Goal scorers | |
| England | – | – |
| Italy | – | – |
Location: Stade de Geneve (Geneva, Switzerland)
Referee: Ivana Martincic
Starting lineups:
England (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. Hampton (GK) — 2. Bronze, 6. Williamson, 5. Greenwood, 15. Morgan — 4. Walsh, 8. Stanway — 7. James, 10. Toone, 11. Hemp — 23. Russo.
Italy (4-3-3, right to left): 1. Giuliani (GK) — 19. Lenzini, 23. Salvai, 5. Linari, 3. Di Guglielmo — 18. Caruso, 6. Giugliano, 2. Oliviero — 11. Bonansea, 10. Girelli, 7. Cantore.
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England vs. Italy live updates, highlights from Women’s Euro 2025 semifinal
1 hour to kickoff: Lineups are in! For England, Jess Carter is on the bench after the racist abuse suffered online, with Esme Morgan brought in along the back in her place. England captain Lean Williamson is in the lineup, while Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, and quarterfinal hero Michelle Agyemang are the attacking options off the bench.
For Italy, the only surprise is at right-back where Martina Lenzini steps in for quarterfinal starter Emma Severini.
1 hour 30 mins to kick: It’s expected that England captain Leah Williamson will be ready to play today, as Sarina Wiegman confirmed that she trained yesterday and is fit to take part. Williamson had been spotted on crutches exiting the stadium after the quarterfinal win over Sweden, but reports said that was just part of her management for an ankle injury that has hampered her throughout this tournament.
England captain Leah Williamson is fit and available to play against Italy tomorrow in the Euros semi-final after training today 🏴 pic.twitter.com/H3Q6cC9tbg
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 21, 2025
2 hours to kickoff: Welcome to coverage of England vs. Italy! We’re gearing up for a semifinal match between two top-15 ranked sides in women’s football, but there is still a clear favourite in this meeting.
Since their opening-round loss to France, England have looked unstoppable at times. They walloped the Netherlands and Wales to close out the group stage and then managed an impressive comeback against globally renowned Sweden to advance on penalties.
Given Italy fell 5-1 to England last February, they have an uphill fight to stun the Lionesses and reach the final.
Sarina Wiegman and Keira Walsh reflect on England’s 5-1 friendly win over Italy 💪🔊pic.twitter.com/Z7QSgH9Rt2
— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) February 28, 2024
England vs. Italy kick off time
This Women’s Euro 2025 semifinal kicks off from Stade de Geneve on Tuesday, July 22 at 9 p.m. local time in Geneva, Switzerland.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jul. 22 | 3 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jul. 22 | 12 p.m. PT |
| UK | Tue, Jul. 22 | 8 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Wed, Jul. 23 | 5 a.m. AEST |
| India | Wed, Jul. 23 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
England vs. Italy lineups, team news
The Lionesses have some injury concerns following their arduous quarterfinal. Captain Leah Williamson (ankle), Lucy Bronze (hamstring tightness), and Lauren James (knock) all suffered damage of some sort against Sweden. There is optimism surrounding their fitness, though, with the full squad out to train on Monday.
Changes in defence sees Esme Morgan come in at left-back, as Wiegman opts for a reshuffle following their statement on the racist abuse suffered by Jess Carter who sits on the bench.
England starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Hampton (GK) — Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Morgan — Walsh, Stanway — James, Toone, Hemp — Russo.
England subs: Moorhouse (GK), Keating (GK), Charles, Mead, Le Tissier, Clinton, Carter, Agyemang, Kelly, Beever-Jones, Park, Wubben-Moy.
Italy have no reported injury concerns or suspensions. Their strength lies in the midfield with the technical ability and movement of Manuela Giugliano and Arianna Caruso, and the clinical finishing of Cristiana Girelli, who is among the tournament’s leading scorers.
Italy have shown the ability to switch between a 3-4-3 with wingbacks or a 4-3-3 with wide forwards.
Italy starting lineup (4-3-3): 1. Giuliani (GK) — Lenzini, Salvai, Linari, Di Guglielmo — Caruso, Giugliano, Oliviero — Bonansea, Girelli, Cantore.
Italy subs: Durante (GK), Baldi (GK), Piga, Boattin, Serturini, Goldoni, Severini, Schatzer, Greggi, Bergamaschi, Piemonte, Cambiaghi.
England vs. Italy live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | FOX | Fubo, ViX |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK | ITV1, STV | ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| India | — | FanCode, tabii |
