Switzerland’s gone and smashed its own ceiling, huh? Quarterfinals at the Women’s EURO 2025 for the first time. And they did it at home, which, let’s be honest, just makes everything a thousand times more dramatic. The whole run’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, packed with the kind of moments that turn regular fans into lifelong diehards.

Right out the gate, they suffered a 2 1 loss to Norway. Kinda rough, but the vibe in that stadium? Wild. Over 34,000 people are losing their minds in Basel. You can’t buy that kind of energy. Lia Wälti, she’s the captain, straight up called it a dream. Honestly, you could feel the adrenaline through the TV. Goosebumps territory.

Then came Iceland. Must win. And they did it. 2 0, job done. Suddenly, hope’s back on the menu. The players kept shouting out, and the fans couldn’t stop talking about how much the crowd meant. The whole country seemed to be riding this wave together.

But the real drama? That final group match with Finland. Pressure was unreal. They needed at least a draw to sneak through, and then classic football, Finland gets a penalty and scores late, and suddenly it’s looking like heartbreak. But nope, not these Swiss. Riola Xhemaili, who wasn’t even on the pitch to start, sneaks in and scores in stoppage time. Absolute scenes. You could probably hear the roar from Geneva all the way in Zurich.

This draw wasn’t just a draw, you know? It broke the curse. After getting knocked down in the Nations League not that long ago, this squad just flipped the script. Props to Pia Sundhage for pulling the right strings with subs and tactics; she’s getting her flowers, deservedly.

So yeah, quarter finals. It’s not just a big deal for the players but for women’s football in Switzerland in general. Packed stadiums, electric crowds, little girls everywhere thinking, “Hey, that could be me.” That’s how you build a legacy. The hope now? Keep that hype rolling, boost the league, and let the next generation dream even bigger. The Swiss at EURO 2025 are total proof that home support can turn belief into history.