After the missed qualification of the ladies, Swiss volleyball players want to do better and get their ticket this week for Euro 2026. The current situation is favorable, while half of the matches were played.
With two tight victories 3-2 against Spain and Sweden 1 year ago, the team of the national coach Juan Manuel Serramalera acquired a solid position in group E qualifying for the Euro, with 5 victories on the 6 matches played so far. To reach the final phase of 2026, the Swiss selection must finish at the top of the group or rank among the five best 2nd.
Halfway through in this qualification phase, the Swiss occupy 1st place, equal points with Sweden, with a slight advantage thanks to the direct duel won. However, they cannot afford a misstep during return matches. It is therefore important to score points, both on Wednesday in Alicante against Spain and Saturday in Schönenwerd against Sweden.
For the male Swiss team, it would only be the second time, after a first success in 2023, that she managed to qualify for sportingly for the final phase of the Euro.
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