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Swiss hail Euros as 'take-off' moment despite exit

Sam Marsden

created: July 19, 2025, 9:12 a.m. | updated: July 19, 2025, 8:50 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsBERN, Switzerland -- Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage hopes the team's run to the quarterfinal of their home European Championship will prove to be a take-off moment for women's football in the country despite Friday's 2-0 loss to Spain. That shows me there are people in Switzerland that think that women's football is important and I am very grateful for that." Switzerland's players thank their home supporters after their Euro 2025 quarterfinal loss to Spain. "We lost the game, but I think at some point we are winning a positive attitude for women's football. Switzerland, ranked 23rd in the world, were given little chance before the game against Spain.

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