27.01.2026, 05:28
Iceland snatch late draw against Switzerland in dramatic finish

A 59th-minute equaliser secured a 38:38 stalemate after a rollercoaster battle in Malmö, leaving the race for the semi-final wide open

Iceland rescued a dramatic point at the Men’s EHF EURO 2026, scoring a late equaliser in the 59th minute to draw 38:38 with Switzerland after a breathless encounter in Malmö.

With momentum swinging early on and Switzerland having control for the most of the match, both sides were pushing for victory until the final whistle. However, neither team managed to land the decisive blow — a potential Icelandic comeback was stopped by Samuel Röthlisberger’s block.

TEXT: EHF / Danijela Vekić