Iceland will be leaving the party early but, following some initial wobbles, the hosts are still going strong. “We got carried, step by step, by our fans. View image in fullscreen Alayah Pilgrim celebrates after doubling Switzerland’s lead in the final minute. Photograph: Til Buergy/EPAWhen the ball hit Glódis Viggósdóttir it flew into the back of the net and, almost everyone bar the 2,000 Iceland fans present went wild. Swiss fans’ fears that possession can be overrated and is liable to come undone in the face of long Icelandic throws finally faded in the 74th ­minute.

Source: The Guardian July 07, 2025 10:23 UTC