Scotland opponents Switzerland stun Italy as Germany progress

Remo Freuler scores for Switzerland against Italy
Remo Freuler (far right) scored Switzerland's opening goal [EPA]

Switzerland were the first side through to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after they beat holders Italy 2-0.

The Swiss, who drew 1-1 with Scotland in Group A, scored either side of half-time through Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas.

England face Slovakia on Sunday (17:00 BST) for the right to face Switzerland in the last eight.

The only other team to progress from Group A, tournament hosts Germany, beat Denmark 2-0 with Kai Havertz scoring a penalty and Jamal Musiala netting the second.

The unbeaten Germans opened the tournament with a 5-1 win against Scotland and will face Georgia or Spain next.

Read: Switzerland 2-0 Italy - match report

Read: Germany 2-0 Denmark - match report

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