Switzerland Knocks Out Defending Champions Italy 2-0 in Euro 2024

Jun 29, 2024, 05:32 PM

Switzerland stunned defending champions Italy with a 2-0 victory in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024, held at Berlin's Olympiastadion. Goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas secured the win, with Vargas scoring just 27 seconds into the second half. Italy, who had made significant changes to their lineup, struggled to find their rhythm and were outplayed by a dominant Swiss side led by Murat Yakin. This victory, which included a clean sheet, marks Switzerland's advancement to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the England vs. Slovakia match. Italy's exit continues the trend of defending champions being eliminated in the Round of 16, making them the third consecutive titleholder to suffer this fate.