Swiss Women's Team Suffers 7-1 Defeat to U15 Boys Ahead of Euro 2025

The Swiss women's national soccer team, including star player Alisha Lehmann, suffered a surprising 7-1 defeat to the FC Luzern Under-15 boys team in a closed-door friendly match ahead of the 2025 European Championship. The Swiss Football Association intended to keep the result private, but it was leaked when a youth player posted photos and the score on TikTok before deleting the post. This loss has raised concerns about the Swiss team's readiness for the Euros, where they will open their campaign against Norway. According to the Swiss team's communications head, matches against youth boys' teams are common in women's football to enhance physical preparation and competitiveness. Switzerland also lost 2-1 to FC Solothurn's under-15s but managed a 2-1 win over FC Biel's under-15s in other warm-up matches. Despite the defeat, coach Pia Sundhage and her team aim to improve upon their previous tournament performance as they prepare for the home Euros starting in early July.