Portugal vs Switzerland U17 World cup: Portugal send Switzerland Home
- Mr Football
- Nov 19, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 21, 2025
Portugal have eliminated Switzerland after defeating them 2-0 in a quarterfinal clash. The Portuguese were the better team in most metrics and they will feel that this was a deserved win.
Portugal opened the scoring late in the first half when MATEUS MIDE found the net in the 41st minute. Portugal had a total of 17 attempts at goal where 7 of those were on target.
The second half started in the same gear and it only took 8 minutes for Portugal to double their lead.
The goal came through JOSE NETO and Switzerland had no answer for any of the goals.
Recent Form & Road to the Knockout Stage
Portugal U17 went into this match in high spirits, having won the 2025 UEFA U-17 European Championship. They are also in top form in this tournament being among the top scoring sides so far. They knocked out Belgium and the Mexico scoring 7 goals while conceding only 1 goal. They have now added another clean sheet with this latest victory against Switzerland.
Meanwhile, Switzerland U17 earned their spot in the Quarter finals by defeating Egypt and Ireland, both by a 3-1 margin. They will be gutted after exiting the tournament at this stage.
Head-to-Head Dynamics: Portugal vs Switzerland U17
Historically, Portugal U17 hold the upper hand: in their head-to-head record, Portugal have won 3 out of 5 matches, with just one draw and no losses to Switzerland.
Their previous encounters suggest that Portugal often exerts control, but Switzerland has shown resilience.
Match's Tactical Outlook
Given Portugal’s attacking pedigree and recent form, they were the favorites going into this match. However, Switzerland were not a walkover as their disciplined structure and capacity to absorb pressure made Portugal work for the win
What’s Next?
For Portugal, this win underlined their status not just as European champions but global contenders at the youth level. They now move into the semifinals where they will play either Morocco or Brazil.
For Switzerland, getting past Portugal would have been a statement and advancing deeper into the U-17 World Cup could have hugely boosted their youth development trajectory. They still have a lot to take from the tournament and lessons to improve in future outings.
In summary, the Portugal vs Switzerland U17 clash at the 2025 U-17 World Cup was a confrontation between two technically gifted, tactically smart squads, and a real test of composure under pressure. There were moments of brilliance, youthful energy, and steps toward future senior glory.
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