England edged past Portugal in a dramatic quarterfinal clash at the 2025 FIFA World Cup, winning 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Jude Bellingham and João Félix scored in regulation time, while Aaron Ramsdale’s heroics in the shootout secured England’s place in the semifinals against France.

England Advance to World Cup Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Portugal

Date: July 25, 2025
Venue: Berlin, Germany
Event: FIFA World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals

England secured a place in the semifinals of the 2025 FIFA World Cup after defeating Portugal 4–3 in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1–1 after extra time.

England took the lead in the first half through Jude Bellingham, who scored with a powerful long-range effort in the 38th minute. João Félix equalized for Portugal in the 67th minute following a well-executed team move.

Despite chances for both teams in extra time, the match went to penalties. England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made two crucial saves, while Harry Kane converted the winning penalty to secure the victory.

Harry Kane: “It was a tough game, but we stayed focused and finished the job. Credit to the whole team.”

England will now face France in the semifinals on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 CET.