Switzerland Defeats Iceland 2-0 Eliminates Iceland from Women's Euros

Switzerland revitalized its Women's Euro 2025 campaign with a crucial 2-0 victory over Iceland, thanks to goals from Géraldine Reuteler and Alayah Pilgrim, securing their first win in Group A and eliminating Iceland from the tournament. The win keeps Switzerland's hopes alive for a quarterfinal spot, with their final group match against Finland set to decide second place in the group, as Norway has already advanced as group winners after defeating Finland 2-1. The match saw a strong home crowd presence at Stadion Wankdorf and a tense game marked by a disallowed Swiss goal after a VAR review. Coach Pia Sundhage and captain Lia Walti praised the team's resilience and the electrifying atmosphere, emphasizing the significance of the win for Swiss football history. Switzerland dominated the second half, converting a midfield error by Iceland to break the deadlock and securing the victory with a late deflected strike from Pilgrim. The final group clash against Finland will be decisive, with Switzerland needing at least a draw to advance given their superior goal difference.