First up, on Saturday, June 29th at 9:45 PM Nepal Time, defending champion Italy clashes with Switzerland in the round of 16. Italy aims to maintain their dominance over the Swiss, having not lost to them in 31 years! However, Switzerland remains undefeated in 2024, adding a layer of intrigue to this historic matchup.
Here’s a closer look at the Italy vs. Switzerland clash:
- Italy and Olympiastadion Berlin: A Winning Combination? Italy has a history of success at the Olympiastadion. They lifted the 2006 World Cup trophy here by defeating France in a penalty shootout and secured the 1936 Olympic gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Austria. Can they recreate that magic?
- Italy’s Euro 2024 Journey: Their campaign hasn’t been all smooth sailing. Italy conceded a goal within 23 seconds in their opening match against Albania but managed to win 2-1. They then lost to Spain 1-0 before drawing 1-1 with Croatia.
- Switzerland’s Undefeated Run: The Swiss team remains undefeated in 2024, including two draws against Italy during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, a tournament Italy ultimately failed to qualify for.
