23.01.2026, 10:00
Switzerland’s Aellen: “The main thing is in the head”

One of the youngest teams at the Men’s EHF EURO 2026, Switzerland believe in their chances in their first main round since 2004

From heartbreak to triumph, Switzerland’s qualification for their first Men’s EHF EURO main round since 2004 was as dramatic as it gets. A last-gasp draw against the Faroe Islands secured by the Nordic side in round 1, then a nine-goal lead versus Slovenia that turned into a defeat in round 2, before the stage culminated with Switzerland’s biggest Men’s EHF EURO win ever.

That clear victory put Switzerland in a position to progress, but they had to wait for the last game in group D, Slovenia versus Faroe Islands, to see their main round berth booked. 

TEXT: EHF / Courtney Gahan