Knockout Stage Schedule
Semi-finals – Tuesday, 7 July
Spain vs Sweden / 16:00, Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina Training Centre, Zenica
Germany vs Austria / 20:00, Grbavica Stadium, Sarajevo
Final – Friday, 10 July
Germany / Austria vs Spain / Sweden - 18:00, Grbavica Stadium, Sarajevo
Spain vs Sweden
Spain have won each of the four editions of the competition since it resumed following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021/22. After finishing top of Group B, they look determined to continue an unprecedented run of success in UEFA youth competitions.
A late equaliser in their 2-2 draw with Switzerland in the opening match was a minor setback, but Spain responded with a convincing 4-0 victory over Iceland at the FA of Bosnia and Herzegovina Training Centre in Zenica before defeating Austria 2-1 to secure first place in the group. With nine players from last season's title-winning squad, eight of whom also lifted the WU17 EURO trophy in 2024, knockout football holds few surprises for the defending champions.
Three-time European champions Sweden have reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2022, when they were eliminated by Spain. They booked their place in the last four with victories over Poland (1-0) and hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina (5-0) in their opening two Group A matches.
A 2-0 defeat to Germany at the FA of Bosnia and Herzegovina Training Centre on Friday saw Sweden finish second in the group. However, their pace and dangerous counter-attacking style could provide an effective response to Spain's possession-based approach. Sweden will be without Tilda Karlsson, who was sent off against Germany, while Filippa Andersson Widén missed that match through illness.
Key fact: Spain have reached the semi-finals in 11 consecutive editions of the competition since 2014, excluding the cancelled tournaments in 2020 and 2021.
David Aznar, Spain head coach:
"Many teams at this tournament are very dangerous on the counter-attack. Spain usually dominates possession. I hope we can perform as we did against Austria, controlling the game with the ball in attacking situations. However, Sweden are extremely dangerous on the break."
Agnes Ekberg, Sweden forward:
"It will be incredible. These are the matches you dream of playing, and it's fantastic that we have the opportunity to be part of such a game."
Germany vs Austria
Germany are aiming to win their sixth UEFA Women's Under-19 EURO title, their first since 2011. Since then, Spain have overtaken them as the competition's most successful nation. Nevertheless, Germany topped Group A in Bosnia and Herzegovina after defeating the hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-0, drawing 1-1 with Poland in heavy rain, and beating Sweden 2-0.
Zoe Schick suffered an injury in the opening match, while Germany had already arrived at the finals without several important players. Luzie Zähringer will also miss the semi-final after receiving two yellow cards during the group stage.
Austria are hoping to reach only their second final in a UEFA national team competition, following the UEFA European Under-16 Championship in 1997. They secured qualification from Group B with victories over Iceland (3-0) and Switzerland (3-1) at Grbavica Stadium before a 2-1 defeat to Spain left them in second place. They have also been dealt a significant blow following Sara Grabovac's serious knee injury late in that match, adding to the earlier loss of Anna Osl, who was injured in the opening fixture.
Key fact: Germany have reached the semi-finals of this competition for the 19th time, while this is Austria's first-ever semi-final in a UEFA women's youth competition.
Melanie Behringer, Germany head coach:
"I rate Austria at a very similar level to us. They have strong players and are a very well-organised team. Many of them have played together at club level for a long time. They won't give us anything easily and they will enter this semi-final highly motivated."
Markus Hackl, Austria head coach:
"Germany are a strong team, but I believe we will have our opportunities, and we will do everything we can to win."
Source: UEFA.com
