Germany, an eight-time champion in Europe, will face England in the Euro 2022 championship match at Wembley on Sunday after defeating France in a thrilling semifinal match in Milton Keynes.
After a silent first 40 minutes, Alexandra Popp gave Germany the lead with her fifth goal in five games, volleying in Svenja Huth’s cross from the right side of the penalty area.
However, Kadidiatou Diani’s breakaway and subsequent attempt from outside the box, which struck the post and deflected in off unfortunate goalkeeper Merle Frohms, ended their lead after only four minutes.
Before Popp headed in the game-winning goal to tie Beth Mead of England for the tournament’s co-most goals, the Germany goalkeeper made three crucial stops to hold the score at 1-1.
Wembley, which can accommodate 87,200 spectators and will be sold out for Sunday’s final, may establish a new mark for the most spectators ever to see a male or female European Championship play
At Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane on Tuesday, England defeated the top-ranked European team, Sweden, 4-0 in an effort to win the event for the first time.
