Switzerland Women Reach Historic Euro 2025 Quarterfinals at Home

Switzerland's women's national football team made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of Euro 2025 for the first time, securing a dramatic 1-1 draw against Finland with a stoppage-time goal by Riola Xhemaili. The match, held at Stade de Genève, was marked by intense emotions including a penalty conceded by Viola Calligaris that allowed Finland to take the lead, but the Swiss team's perseverance and tactical coaching by Pia Sundhage proved decisive. The event saw unprecedented support, with over 26,000 fans in attendance and thousands more celebrating at public viewings in Zurich, highlighting the growing enthusiasm for women's football in Switzerland. This milestone represents a significant breakthrough for the host nation, which had not progressed beyond the group stage since first qualifying in 2017, and aims to double its female football player registrations by 2027. Despite the joy, Swiss fans face a bittersweet moment as the upcoming quarterfinal match against Spain will be played in Bern, not Zurich, but fan support remains robust. The tournament's success is expected to inspire a new generation of female players and elevate the sport's profile across the country.