England Schweiz EM - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The England vs. Switzerland match in the UEFA Euro 2020 round of 16 was held on June 29, 2021, at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania.
- 2. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
- 3. Both teams had several chances to score during regular time, with Switzerland's Haris Seferovic and Xherdan Shaqiri coming close, and England's Harry Kane missing a penalty.
- 4. In the penalty shootout, Switzerland missed three of their five penalties, while England converted all of theirs, securing a 3-1 victory.
- 5. Jordan Pickford, England's goalkeeper, made crucial saves during the penalty shootout, including a stop against Fabian Schar's attempt.
- 6. Raheem Sterling, Harry Maguire, and Bukayo Saka successfully converted their penalties for England, while Granit Xhaka was the only Swiss player to score.
- 7. This victory marked England's first-ever win in a European Championship penalty shootout, breaking a long-standing curse for the team.
- 8. England advanced to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020, where they faced Ukraine and won 4-0 to reach the semifinals.
- 9. Switzerland's journey in the tournament came to an end after their defeat to England, finishing in the round of 16.
- 10. The England vs. Switzerland match was a tense and dramatic encounter, showcasing the unpredictable nature of knockout football in major international tournaments.