Germany disappointed at Women's European Championship: 1: 4 defeat against Sweden!

Germany disappointed at Women's European Championship: 1: 4 defeat against Sweden!

This day, July 13, 2025, the German women's football team meets Sweden in the decisive group game of the EM 2025. Before the kick -off, the mood was optimistic: Germany was able to win against the Swedes in 21 of the 31 previous duels. The ZDF-Tandem Kathrin Lehmann and Cacau made their tips full of anticipation, while in the Zurich Letzigrund Stadium the spectators were entertained with melodies such as "Macarena" and "Sweet Dreams". But the joy soon gives way to disappointment.

The game starts promising. Jule Brand already gives Germany in the lead in the 7th minute. But Sweden replies directly: In the 12th minute, Stina Blackstenius compensates for an unexpected course of the game. It does not run as planned for the DFB team. There is not only defensive weaknesses, but also a red card for Carlotta Wamser because of handball, which ensures a breath of fresh air on the other in the 25th minute. Smilla Holmberg brings Sweden 2-1 in the lead.

a bitter evening for the DFB-Elf

As it had to come, Fridolina Rolfö transforms a penalty to 3: 1 in the 34th minute. Lina Hurtig finally increases to 4: 1 in the 80th minute. Germany has suffered the highest EM defeat since 1993. After the game, the disappointment with the players and the approximately 6000 German fans, including Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The captain Giulia Gwinn had to take a seat on the bench due to injury, while her team had little chance and ultimately missed the group victory.

national coach Christian Wück analyzed the situation with a sobered but optimistic look and emphasized that the game was lost after the red card. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who was under observation due to her risky dribbling, did not want to comment negatively and pointed out the importance of progress.

A look at the EM

The European women's European Championship, which started on July 2, has 16 participants teams who compete in four groups. Including the biggest football nations, from the DFB team and the Swedish opponents who had reached the knockout round before this game. Historically, Germany has already won the European Championship eight times, an impressive balance that will be put in the shadow of an unexpected defeat this year. The next challenge for the DFB women on July 19 when they have to compete in the quarterfinals against the first table of group D.

This sporting disappointment does not mean the end. The team will try to free themselves from this situation and come back more. The fans can look forward to an exciting continuation of the European Championship, while looking at the players who are in their best football age from 15 to 34 years.

For more information about the EM 2025, visit the page of the Statistical offices of the countries , which offers comprehensive statistics and backgrounds to the European Championship. You can also find a detailed analysis of this exciting encounter at world and stern .