England Battles Sweden: Complete Viewing Guide, TV Schedule and Expected Lineups Revealed
The decisive phase has arrived at Women's Euro 2025. The elimination rounds have commenced in Switzerland, with England set to clash against Sweden in an enticing quarterfinal encounter on Thursday.
As Sweden skipper Kosovore Asllani puts it: "The excitement begins now."
England and Sweden have established themselves as two of Europe's most accomplished footballing nations in recent years. England hasn't failed to reach a semifinal since 2013, whereas Sweden's most recent quarterfinal elimination occurred in 2017.
The last tournament encounter between these sides resulted in a commanding 4–0 semifinal victory for England at Women's Euro 2022. Nevertheless, their two most recent clashes in 2024 both ended level (1–1 and 0–0, respectively).
Sweden hasn't claimed the European championship since 1984, while England seeks to secure its second-ever title as the current European titleholders.
What time does England vs. Sweden kick off?
How to Watch England vs. Sweden on TV
Country | TV Channel / Stream |
|---|---|
United States | FOX / VIX |
United Kingdom | BBC ONE / iPlayer |
Canada | TSN |
Mexico | ESPN / Disney+ |
England team news
Sarina Wiegman has fielded an identical starting eleven in her last two fixtures and is anticipated to maintain the same formation for the Sweden quarterfinal. The England squad faces no injury concerns or suspensions.
Despite beginning on the substitutes' bench in England's opening loss to France, Ella Toone tops England's scoring charts with two goals and two assists. Likewise, since her positional switch from central attacking midfield to the right flank, Lauren James has netted twice.
England predicted lineup vs. Sweden
England (4-2-3-1): Hannah Hampton; Alex Greenwood, Jess Carter, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze; Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway; Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Lauren James; Alessia Russo
Sweden team news
Following Sweden's victories in their opening two fixtures, Peter Gerhardsson made several changes to his starting eleven for the 4–1 triumph over Germany in their final group stage match.
Hanna Lundkvist was given a rest at right back, with young talent Smilla Holmberg delivering an impressive performance in her absence. Magdalena Eriksson missed Sweden's initial two games through injury but appeared composed upon her comeback against Germany.
Gerhardsson has confirmed his complete squad is available and prepared, with no suspensions affecting his team selection options.
Sweden (4-3-3): Jennifer Falk; Jonna Andersson, Magdalena Eriksson, Nathalie Björn, Hanna Lundkvist; Filippa Angeldal, Kosovare Asllani, Julia Zigiotti Olme; Fridolina Rolfö, Stina Blackstenius, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd