Spain U18 women beat Switzerland U18 27:25 in the World Championship for girls under 18 on 6 August 2026. Both sides arrived at the match sitting top of the table with three wins from three games and six points each. The result means Spain hold on to first place while Switzerland drop to second.
Spain had not won in their previous game, falling 35:33 to Montenegro on 4 August. Before that they had beaten Netherlands 30:26 and Germany 27:24. Their last defeat in the tournament came at the hands of the Montenegrins, and they needed a response here.
Switzerland's recent form looked similar. They lost 27:32 to Slovakia on 4 August after victories over Japan 41:31 and Serbia 31:21. That Slovak loss had left them looking vulnerable, and against Spain they showed why they had been undefeated until then. The match stayed close throughout.
Both teams carried momentum from earlier wins. Spain's 46:22 against Uzbekistan and 27:12 against Guinea showed their attacking range. Switzerland's 41:31 over Japan and 31:28 against Slovenia demonstrated they could score freely. But this match was decided in the tight moments.
The final scoreline of 27:25 tells you everything you need to know. Spain held their nerve in a match that could have gone either way. Switzerland pushed hard but could not find the equaliser they needed.
Spain remain top with six points from three games. Switzerland sit second, also on six points but behind on the head-to-head result. The gap is minimal, but the difference is real. Spain take the advantage into the next round.