Sweden has secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Germany at the Women’s European Championship. The win guarantees Sweden the top spot in Group C and a potentially easier path to the final as it avoids the possibility of facing Spain in the semifinals.

Cold beer flowed from taps on a hot afternoon while German and Swedish fans sang tribal songs ahead of their final Women's Euros group game in Zurich on Saturday, but there was no sign of the kind of alcohol-fuelled violence that has besmirched so many major men's championships.

Sweden laid down a marker at Euro 2025 by confidently beating 10-woman Germany 4-1 on Saturday and topping Group C with a perfect nine points.Germany finished on six points and will face the winner of Group D in the next round,