This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2024 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 24 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 14 June. Prospects The current Swiss national team is the most...
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Euro 2024 Group A predictions, standings, fixtures, results: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
All you need to know about Euro 2024 Group A, including standings, fixtures, results and predictions as Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland battle for a knockout place. Three-time champions Germany will begin their quest for an unprecedented fourth European title – and a first since 1996 – when they host Euro 2024 this summer. Die Mannschaft...
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Switzerland v Estonia: International Friendly Preview, 2024
Switzerland will look to put their recent form behind them as they play Estonia in the first of their two Euro 2024 warm-up fixtures at the Swissporarena, in Lucerne, on Tuesday night. The home side will complete their pre-tournament matches on June 8th, when they play Austria before beginning their Euro campaign against Hungary on June 15th....
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EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE – Switzerland: Euro 2020 quarter-finalists will now be looking to go even further with Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri’s experience key
After making a major impact at Euro 2020, Switzerland will be determined to go even further on this occasion. In the last edition of the competition, Switzerland showed excellent spirit as they overcame France and made it through to the quarter-finals, where they were beaten on penalties by Spain. Being placed in the same group...
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Switzerland 1-0 Estonia: results, summary and goals
19′ Goal de Zuber (1-0) Goal! Switzerland 1, Estonia 0. Steven Zuber (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box. Switzerland 1 Estonia 0 19′ Attempt Attempt blocked. Steven Zuber (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Remo Freuler. 16′ Attempt Attempt saved. Kwadwo Duah (Switzerland) header from the centre...
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Soccer-Captain Xhaka leading Switzerland with new-found composure
GENEVA (Reuters) – Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka, who was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen securing their first Bundesliga title this season, will have to dominate the midfield at the European Championship if his side are to excel in the late stages of the tournament. Switzerland’s most-capped player has emerged from seven turbulent years at Arsenal —...
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Preview: Switzerland vs. Estonia – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday’s friendly clash between Switzerland and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Switzerland will play the first of their two pre-Euro 2024 warm-up fixtures on Tuesday evening, with Estonia their opponents at the Swissporarena in Lucerne. The home side are building towards their European Championship opener against Hungary on June...
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Euro 2024 squad lists: Hosts Germany, France, Netherlands, England, Scotland, Italy and more
Who will be going to Germany? With countries naming their preliminary lists, we look at the squads for every nation competing at Euro 2024… Euro 2024 gets under way in Munich on June 14 when hosts Germany face Scotland and the final 26-player squads for the tournament must be in by June 7. Countries have...
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Switzerland to intensify border checks during sporting events
Checks and controls will increase in the coming months. Keystone/Jean-Christophe Bott During the European Football Championships in Germany and the Olympic Games in Paris, the Swiss government will step up border controls. The reason for this is the increased threat of terrorism in connection with these major sporting events. This content was published on May...
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Young Boys retain Swiss football league title
Young Boys win the Swiss football title KEYSTONE/© KEYSTONE / VALENTIN FLAURAUD BSC Young Boys football club have been crowned Swiss champions for the 17th time after beating Servette 1:0 on Monday. This content was published on May 21, 2024 – 10:42 Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. The Bernese club...
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FIFA rule change opens door to departure from Switzerland
A view of FIFA’s current headquarters in Zurich. Keystone/Ennio Leanza On Friday, football’s international governing body laid the formal foundations for a theoretical departure from its headquarters in Zurich. However, FIFA is “happy” in Switzerland, the association said before the congress vote. This content was published on May 17, 2024 – 09:53 According to an...
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Little-known rule means seventh-tier side could qualify for Europa Conference League tonight
Published 12:45 8 May 2024 GMT+1 The minnows are one win away from playing in Europe. An amateur club playing in the seventh tier of Swiss football could qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League tonight thanks to a little-known rule. As the domestic club season draws to a close, teams across Europe are fighting...