Germany emerged victorious against England with a 4-3 win at Wembley, only to suffer a 2-1 loss to Australia on home soil. Australia's Kyra Cooney-Cross scored a remarkable first international goal, capitalizing on a misstep by German goalkeeper Stina Johannes to level the score after Selina Cerci had put the hosts ahead. Alex Popp's emotional exit in the 15th minute, following her decision to retire from international football, set a somber tone for Germany, who ultimately lost due to Clare Hunt's first international goal.

Lucy Bronze urged fans to be patient with England's evolving team, noting the 2-1 win over South Africa and the 4-3 loss to Germany in consecutive friendlies. "We're trying to evolve as an England team," she said. "The game is different now. These are the games to make those mistakes, get it right and build on them."

Scotland secured a Euro playoff final showdown with Finland after a 5-0 aggregate win over Hungary. Manager Pedro Martínez Losa praised the team's performance, while Erin Cuthbert expressed confidence in their potential for further improvement.

Italy managed an impressive draw with Spain, with Chiara Beccari's 88th-minute goal countering Alba Redondo's earlier effort. Spain's Aitana Bonmatí, fresh off her second consecutive Ballon d'Or win, was rested for this international window.

Switzerland, hosts of Euro 2025, secured a significant win over France, with Ramona Bachmann and Naomi Luyet scoring around Odette Kelly Gago's goal. France, who had numerous changes in their lineup, had previously defeated Jamaica 3-0.

Northern Ireland, buoyed by a 92nd-minute equalizer against Croatia, eventually secured a playoff final tie against Norway with a goal in the 114th minute by Lauren Wade. Captain Simone Magill emphasized the importance of the result over the performance.

Wales advanced to a playoff final against the Republic of Ireland after a 3-2 aggregate win over Slovakia, sealed by a goal in the 112th minute of extra time. Manager Rhian Wilkinson expressed relief and satisfaction with the outcome.

The Republic of Ireland achieved a resounding 9-0 aggregate win over Georgia, with Julie-Ann Russell, Kyra Carusa, and Katie McCabe contributing to the tally.

Emma Hayes's US team secured a second 3-1 win over Iceland in three days, with three different players scoring. Hayes plans to rest most players for the upcoming friendly against Argentina, except for Rose Lavelle, who will play 45 minutes to collect her 100th cap.

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