In the most dramatic of circumstances, Switzerland have won through to the quarter-finals of the European Championships for the first time. A hard-fought 1-1 draw against Finland was just enough to secure second place in the group on goal difference. On home soil, they haven’t just advanced—they’ve won the hearts of a nation.

Heartbroken France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, leaving Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title.

Switzerland looks to see how far it can make it as the host nation when it takes on Spain in the quarterfinal at the UEFA Women's EURO on Friday, July 18.

Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the semifinals of the Women’s European Championship despite playing almost the entire match — and extra time — with 10 players. A drama-filled match finished 1-1 on Saturday,