France's Heartbreak Continues as They Fall to Germany in Euro 2025 Quarter-Finals

In a dramatic encounter in Basel, Switzerland, France was left devastated after being eliminated by Germany in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, with the match ending in a nail-biting 6-5 penalty shootout. This defeat adds to France's ongoing struggle to secure their first major tournament title, particularly as it comes on the heels of a similar exit in Euro 2022 at the hands of the same opponent.

The match turned in France’s favor early on when Germany's Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for a foul, giving Les Bleues a numerical advantage. Despite this, they could only find the back of the net once through Grace Geyoro's penalty kick, and the match remained tied at 1-1 by the end of extra time.

Geyoro expressed the team's heartache, stating, “It’s very cruel, it’s very difficult,” reflecting on the frustration of yet another early exit from a major tournament. Coach Laurent Bonadei acknowledged the challenges of playing against a team with ten players, emphasizing the missed opportunities including disallowed goals for offside that hampered their chances.

The French squad created several scoring opportunities, but ultimately could not capitalize, leading to a tense penalty shootout where both Amel Majri and Alice Sombath had their attempts saved. As the final whistle blew, the players collapsed to the pitch in despair, with Geyoro lamenting the disappointment of stopping just short of the semi-finals.