Switzerland and Netherlands, prominent nations in international football, are gearing up for a highly-anticipated showdown at the UEFA European Championships. Both are striving to go the distance in this esteemed competition.
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Switzerland and Netherlands UEFA Euros Tournament Record
Switzerland didn’t make their debut at the UEFA European Championships until Euro 96. Their history in the tournament has been marked by gradual improvement, achieving their best performance at Euro 2020. There, they astonished football fans by eliminating world champions France in the round of 16, before crashing out in a penalty shootout defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals.
The Netherlands can proudly look back on UEFA European Championship glory. The Dutch triumphed at Euro 1988, beating the Soviet Union 2-0 in the showpiece final. The match is remembered by many for Marco van Basten’s spectacular volley.
Despite consistently participating in the knockout stages, the Dutch team is yet to return to another Euro final.
Switzerland vs Netherlands Head to Head
Switzerland and the Netherlands met only once in a European Championship tournament. In the Euro 96 group stage encounter, the Oranje claimed a 2-0 victory, courtesy of second-half goals from Jordi Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp.
Their sole other meeting in a major international tournament was at the San Siro in the 1934 FIFA World Cup, where Switzerland clinched a thrilling 3-2 win against the Dutch team. Switzerland last secured a victory against the Netherlands in a competitive match in a 1965 World Cup qualifier.
