Swiss Women Dominate Iran in World Cup Debut, 30-16
Den Bosch, Netherlands – November 28, 2025 – Switzerland’s women’s handball team launched their inaugural World Cup campaign with a resounding 30-16 victory over Iran on Thursday. The decisive win marks a historic moment for Swiss handball and establishes them as a team to watch in the tournament.
This commanding performance at the World Cup, hosted in Den Bosch, signals a promising start for Switzerland in Group A. The result underscores the nation’s growing presence in international handball and offers a platform for further advancement in the preliminary rounds. A second preliminary game against senegal is scheduled for Saturday, November 30th, with live coverage beginning at 5:50 p.m. on SRF.
The Swiss team demonstrated a powerful offensive display, consistently outmaneuvering the Iranian defence. Goalkeeper Lea Schüpbach delivered a stellar performance, conceding only two goals throughout the match and earning the title of best player of the game.
Following a well-deserved rest day on friday, Switzerland will prepare to face Senegal, who suffered a 17-26 defeat against Hungary in their opening match. The game will again be played in Den Bosch and broadcast live on SRF.
