US EditionWomen's soccer great Pia Sundhage out as Switzerland coach despite Euro 2025 success
After leading Switzerland to their first Euro quarterfinals, Pia Sundhage's contract was not renewed due to structural changes and coaching staff adjustments by Swiss FA.
- On Nov 3, 2025, the Swiss Football Association ended cooperation with Pia Sundhage, meaning she will not lead Switzerland to the 2027 Women's World Cup after guiding them to the Euro 2025 quarterfinals.
- Her request for a full-time assistant preceded talks about renewal, as Pia Sundhage sought a renewed contract conditioned on having a full-time assistant last month.
- In Stockholm, Sweden, Swiss FA officials informed Pia Sundhage face-to-face, and Peter Knübel thanked her for an `unforgettable` Euro tournament, while Sundhage said, `I would have loved to continue this journey`.
- The Swiss Football Association said it will make structural changes in women's soccer and named Johan Djourou technical director of national teams this year.
- Contract timing and recent staff roles frame the next phase for Swiss women's soccer as Pia Sundhage said on Monday she was surprised and her contract expires in December, while the former Arsenal defender worked with her this year as sporting coordinator.
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hbl.fiPia Sundhage had a contract with the Swiss women's national football team until the end of the year. Now it is clear that the Swedish coach is leaving early, with immediate effect, after being informed that the contract would not be renewed. - I am surprised, she tells the Swiss Football Association (SFV) website.
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Women's soccer great Pia Sundhage out as Switzerland coach despite Euro 2025 success
Storied soccer coach Pia Sundhage won’t get the chance to lead Switzerland to the 2027 Women’s World Cup despite a hugely successful European Championship.
After the successful Heim-EM Sundhage would have liked to continue. But the Swiss Football Association (SFV) could not decide for a long time.
The Swiss Football Association terminates its cooperation with Pia Sundhage immediately.
Pia Sundhage, 65, is forced to leave her job as Switzerland's national team coach with immediate effect. She had a contract until the end of the year. – I am frankly a little surprised and sorry
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