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Swiss women under pressure: game against Iceland decides further European Championship fate!
The Swiss women's national team faces a crucial European Championship game against Iceland on July 6, 2025.
Swiss women under pressure: game against Iceland decides further European Championship fate!
The Swiss women's national football team is facing a very difficult challenge: on July 6, 2025, the team led by coach Pia Sundhage will play against Iceland in their second group game of the UEFA Women's European Championship. After a bitter defeat against the Norwegians, who are considered the strongest team in Group A, Switzerland is under enormous pressure. The team unfortunately lost the first game 1:2, despite a solid first half. As Le Temps reports, it is essential for the Swiss to win against Iceland in order not to be eliminated in the group phase.
Today's game will be a real test not only for the players, but also for the entire nation, which started the tournament with great expectations. The audience's attention has reached a new, high level. Another hard blow for Switzerland would be a defeat that could lead directly to elimination, especially if the Norwegians and Finns play a draw.
Non-stop pressure and looking back at 2022
In the run-up to the tournament, the Swiss team processed the experience from the last UEFA European Championship in 2022. At that time, Switzerland was already eliminated in the group phase and only scored a meager point from three games. Despite solid performances against tough opponents like the Netherlands, which they lost 4-1, the memories of missed opportunities remain painful. As Parieren Schweiz notes, the goal for 2022 was clearly formulated: to reach the knockout round, which, however, was not achieved.
The top performers, including Ramona Bachmann and Géraldine Reuteler, definitely showed potential back then. Bachmann was particularly active, scoring a goal and providing an assist against the Netherlands. Meanwhile, some players such as Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic and Eseosa Aigbogun struggled with health problems and were unable to reach their full potential.
A look at today's game
Today's match in Sion will not only be crucial for the players. The whole of Switzerland is holding its breath. The pressure on Sundhage and her team is enormous. The possibility of being eliminated before the last group game leaves a bad aftertaste. Given the narrow defeat against the Norwegians, this game against Iceland will be a real test. The team must learn lessons from previous tournaments and prepare intensively for the match.
The players are aware of the importance of the game: "We have to be ready and show what we can do. Every game counts," said an insider. The game represents hope for a turnaround in what has been a disappointing tournament so far. The fans are curious to see whether the team spirit and the unconditional will to win will be enough to set the course for a successful tournament.
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