UEFA have confirmed France’s Stephanie Frappart as the referee for the highly anticipated UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final. At 41, she brings over a decade of international experience to the game, having been listed as a FIFA official since 2011. The French referee has now overseen 111 UEFA fixtures, a remarkable figure that underlines her reputation.
- England to face Spain in Euro 2025 final
- Lionesses eyeing revenge of 2023 World Cup
- Frappart to take charge of proceedings
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WHAT HAPPENED?
In this edition of the competition, Frappart was tasked with officiating two group stage encounters and the high-stakes quarter-final clash between Norway and Italy, which ended 2-1 in favour of the Italians. Her command of high-pressure situations and consistent excellence has earned her the trust of European football's governing body.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
England’s road to the final has been anything but straightforward. In the quarter-finals, they scraped past Sweden in a dramatic penalty shootout. Their semi-final proved equally tense, requiring a last-gasp goal against Sweden in extra time to seal progression. Whereas, Aitana Bonmati scored in the final quarter-hour of extra time against Germany to secure their spot in the summit clash.
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WHAT FRAPPART SAID
Reflecting on her appointment, Frappart expressed gratitude and pride at being chosen for such a prestigious occasion: "I'm very pleased to have been selected to referee the Women's Euros final. It's a big honour and a proud moment at the end of a wonderful tournament."
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DID YOU KNOW?
Frappart famously became the first woman to take charge of a major men's UEFA competition final in 2019, when she officiated the UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea. In 2020, she broke new ground again by refereeing a men’s UEFA Champions League group stage match between Juventus and Dynamo Kyiv, an unprecedented moment in football history.
