Switzerland rout Denmark 64–0 to reach Euro semi-finals
The Swiss national team won Group D and secured a place in the last four for the first time since 1987.
Switzerland’s tackle national team defeated Denmark 64–0 in Vejle on Saturday, 17 October 2026, to win Group D and qualify for the European Championship semi-finals.
The result puts Switzerland in the last four for the first time since 1987. The Swiss American Football Federation (SAFV) reported that the semi-finals are scheduled for the weekend of 7–8 August 2027.
O’Leary strikes on the opening kickoff
Nolan O’Leary returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, giving Switzerland an immediate lead. He was named the game’s MVP, according to the SAFV.
Quarterback Loris Lenzlinger then threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Ismael Schmid, before Marwin Reimer scored on a short run. Switzerland led 21–0 after the first quarter.
The Swiss offence found progress harder to come by in the second quarter, but Denmark did not reach the end zone. The score remained unchanged at half-time.
Swiss defence keeps Denmark off the scoreboard
Switzerland resumed scoring after the break, with touchdowns by Noah Bachofen, Erik Rageth and Amel Adjovi taking the lead to 42–0 in the third quarter.
Marwin Reimer and Lennox Gautschi each added two touchdowns in the final quarter. Mika Steiger scored a safety, while Benaya Alerini intercepted two passes. Leonardo Wirz, Lucio Tettamanti and Selome Adzayi also recorded interceptions, the SAFV reported.
Group D campaign ends with two wins
Switzerland finished its group games with two victories and a points record of 75–9. The team had previously beaten the Czech Republic 11–9, then followed that result with the win in Denmark.
In a personal assessment included in the SAFV report, O’Leary said the team had responded well after its more difficult second quarter. He also welcomed the opportunity for every player to see game time.
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The SAFV congratulated the players and coaching and support staff on qualifying for the semi-finals.
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