A surprising result at the Malmö Arena today has injected new life into Sweden’s European Championship campaign. A 38-38 draw between group leaders Iceland and Switzerland significantly alters the qualifying landscape, offering Sweden a clearer path to the semifinals. The outcome, detailed below, sets the stage for a crucial final stretch of matches in the tournament.
Published January 27, 2026, 5:15 PM
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Switzerland and Iceland played to a draw.
A major upset has shaken up the group.
And given Sweden a glimmer of hope.
Sweden will have Switzerland to thank for a potential boost in their European Championship campaign.
The match between the nation and group leaders Iceland ended in a 38-38 tie.
It was a back-and-forth affair, with a brief three-goal surge from Switzerland being the only significant separation, before a dramatic final minute saw Iceland claw their way back to level the score.
Still in the Hunt for Group Lead
For Sweden, the result presents a valuable opportunity to contend for the top spot in the group. The path forward now looks considerably more manageable. A win in their remaining two matches, against Hungary and Switzerland, would see Sweden advance as the group’s top seed.
However, a draw against Hungary complicated matters, making the road to an EM semifinal significantly more challenging.
In the other group, Denmark has already secured their place in the EM semifinals. The battle for the second qualifying spot, however, remains fierce.
Germany and France are set to clash in a decisive match to determine who will join Denmark in the final stages of the tournament.
Group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinals, which will be held in Herning, Denmark.
Arena: Malmö Arena
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J. Dadi Smarason (1-1)
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F. Aellen (4-4)
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G. Kristjansson (3-4)
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F. Aellen (7-6)
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