Hegerberg leveled the score in the 66th with her first scoring chance just six minutes after missing a penalty kick for the second time at Euro 2025. Hegerberg ran clear to a long pass and poked a shot past onrushing goalkeeper Laura Giuliani. The slow-rolling ball just beat the Italian defenders in a race to the goal line.

England is optimistic that captain Leah Williamson will play against Italy in the Women’s European Championship semifinals on Tuesday.

Italy have won a quarter-final match at a major tournament (World Cup or Euro) for the first time. They had previously lost all four of their quarter-final appearances. At least, that much is true if you were watching Italy boss Andrea Soncin towards the end of that match.

With Italy waiting for England if they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

Esme Morgan is "very optimistic" Lionesses captain Leah Williamson will be available for Tuesday's Euro 2025 semifinal against Italy.

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 matchup between Italy and Norway is set for July 16 at 3 p.m. ET in Genève, Switzerland. Want to watch live on TV? Details are below in this article. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Italy has beaten Norway 2-1 to advance to he semifinals at the Women’s European Championship. On a night of goals and drama for two veteran star strikers, Cristiani Girelli got the better of Ada Hegerberg.

With seven places between the two sides in the world rankings, England are definite favourites coming into the match, although Italy do have the advantage of an extra day of rest and winning their quarter-final in normal time.

An ecstatic Italy coach Andrea Soncin credited past players for paving the way after clinching their first Women's Euro semifinal berth since 1997.