Switzerland Opens European Campaign With 11–9 Win

Lenzlinger and Gfeller set up early points

Quarterback Loris Lenzlinger connected with Thomas Gfeller on a long pass to set up Nils Jonkmans’s field goal for a 3–0 Swiss lead. Lenzlinger later found Gfeller in the end zone.

After a failed extra-point attempt, Switzerland converted a two-point try to make it 11–0. The Czech Republic cut the deficit to 11–3 with a field goal before halftime.

Defense holds on in the second half

Rain after the break made attacking play more difficult, according to the SAFV account. A Swiss field-goal attempt hit the post, leaving the score unchanged.

In the fourth quarter, the Czech Republic scored a touchdown after intercepting a Swiss pass, but its two-point conversion failed. Switzerland remained ahead 11–9, and the late interceptions by Alerini and von Bodungen stopped the visitors’ final possessions.

Denmark next on the schedule

The SAFV said Switzerland was due to play its second Group D game against Denmark in Vejle on October 17, 2026. The federation also thanked the Calanda Broncos for organizing the home game and acknowledged the volunteers, partners and fans who supported the event.