Long-Range Goal Against Hungary
Michel Aebischer scores from outside the penalty area against Hungary and also provides an assist as Switzerland wins its first match of Euro 2024.
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2024 in Switzerland
Explore 20 historical events and records for Switzerland in 2024.
Historical records for Switzerland in 2024
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June
Opening Goal in Hungary Euro Win
Kwadwo Duah scores Switzerland’s first goal in a 3-1 victory over Hungary, setting the tone for an unbeaten Euro 2024 group-stage campaign.
Ukraine Peace Summit
Hosts an international summit on Ukraine's peace formula
Ukraine Peace Summit
Hosts an international summit on Ukraine's peace formula.
Attacking Pressure Against Italy
Dan Ndoye contributes to Switzerland’s aggressive attacking approach against defending champions Italy, helping the Swiss advance with a 2-0 victory.
Italy Round-of-Sixteen Opening Goal
Remo Freuler scores the opening goal against Italy as Switzerland controls the contest and advances to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a 2-0 win.
July
Quarter-Final Lead Against England
Breel Embolo opens the scoring against England in the Euro 2024 quarter-final, but Switzerland is eliminated on penalties after the match finishes 1-1.
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Creative Delivery Against Italy
Rieder contributed set-piece delivery and midfield pressing during Switzerland's commanding Euro 2024 round-of-sixteen performance against Italy.
Defensive Assignment at Euro 2024
Widmer featured at right-back during Switzerland's European Championship campaign, helping provide width and defensive protection.
Euro 2024 Central Midfield Option
Zakaria added an alternative in central midfield as Switzerland challenged England for a place in the European Championship semi-finals.
Euro 2024 Defender Selection
Stergiou was selected for Switzerland's European Championship squad in Germany, bringing younger defensive cover to a team that reached the last eight.
Final Swiss Tournament Before Retirement
Sommer kept goal for Switzerland at Euro 2024 and concluded his long international career after the quarter-final defeat against England.
First Major Finals Selection
Sierro joined Switzerland's Euro 2024 contingent after strong club performances, giving the coaching staff another technically skilled midfield option.
Forward Option at German Euros
Okafor travelled with Switzerland's Euro 2024 squad as a versatile attacking option after gaining Champions League experience in club football.
Goal Against Italy in Berlin
Vargas curled Switzerland's second goal into the net just after half-time, confirming a 2-0 Euro 2024 knockout victory over Italy.
Spectacular Goal Against Scotland
Shaqiri scored with a looping first-time effort from distance against Scotland, earning Switzerland a 1-1 Euro 2024 group-stage draw.
Swiss Defensive Depth in Germany - Nico Elvedi
Elvedi remained an established defensive option in Switzerland's Euro 2024 squad as the country advanced to the quarter-finals.
Swiss Midfield General at Euros
Xhaka controlled passing rhythms throughout Switzerland's Euro 2024 run and captained the side as it narrowly missed a semi-final berth.
Swiss Reserve Goalkeeper at Euros
Kobel served as a goalkeeping alternative to Yann Sommer during Switzerland's Euro 2024 quarter-final campaign in Germany.
Young Striker at European Championship
Amdouni was part of Switzerland's forward group at Euro 2024, offering movement across the attacking line and finishing options.
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