Switzerland Face Italy in Euro 2024 Round of 16 Clash

The Euro 2024 round of 16 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash between neighboring rivals as Switzerland face Italy at the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin. The Swiss enter the match in high spirits, having progressed to the knockout stage undefeated, coming close to defeating host nation Germany in their final Group A encounter.

On the other hand, Italy secured their spot in the round of 16 by finishing second in their group. The Azzurri faced a scare of elimination before Mattia Zaccagni’s late equalizer in the dying moments of their match against Croatia salvaged a crucial draw.

The winner of this intense encounter between Switzerland and Italy will advance to meet either England or Slovakia in the quarter-finals, adding further pressure and excitement to the match.

The Switzerland vs. Italy fixture is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 29, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Local time in Germany, the kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CET, translating to a 5 p.m. BST start in the UK. In the US and Canada, fans can catch the action live on FS1, with kickoff at 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT. In Australia, the match kicks off at 2 a.m. AEST on Sunday.

In the US, Euro 2024 matches are broadcast on FS1, available for streaming on platforms like Sling TV, which offers the Blue plan including FS1. Additionally, utilizing a VPN can provide access to the match for viewers outside the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, ensuring a smooth streaming experience.

For UK viewers, the BBC is broadcasting the Switzerland vs. Italy match live on BBC1, with the option to watch the game online for free via the BBC iPlayer streaming service, making it easily accessible for football fans.

Canadian soccer enthusiasts can tune in to TSN and TSN Plus for live coverage of Euro 2024, with TSN Plus offering direct streaming services for a monthly fee, encompassing a range of sports events from football to golf and motorsports.

Australian fans can enjoy all the Euro 2024 action on Optus Sport, which boasts exclusive rights to broadcast live English Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga games, as well as international football fixtures, providing comprehensive coverage for soccer aficionados in the region.