Switzerland Reaches Women's Euro 2025 Quarter-Finals

Switzerland dramatically reached the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-finals after substitute Riola Xhemaili scored a stoppage-time equalizer to earn a 1-1 draw with Finland, sending the hosts through as Group A runners-up on goal difference. Finland had led after Natalia Kuikka’s 79th-minute penalty, but Xhemaili’s 92nd-minute goal secured Switzerland’s first-ever progression to the knockout stage of the tournament. Emotional celebrations unfolded at Stade de Geneve, reflecting the achievement’s significance for Swiss football. Norway topped Group A following a high-scoring victory over Iceland. Switzerland will next face the winner of Group B, most likely world champions Spain. Finland’s coach expressed pride despite the heartbreak of their narrow exit.