Sweden U18 beat Switzerland U18 7:6 in the Glinka-Gretsky Cup on 4 August 2026. The hosts secured a narrow victory in what proved to be a high-scoring encounter between two sides still searching for consistency at this tournament.
Both teams sit level on zero points after three games, each with one win and two defeats. The result keeps Switzerland in third place and Sweden in fourth, though the standings carry little weight with so few matches played.
Sweden arrived in decent form, having won four of their last five games across all competitions. Their recent results included victories over Slovakia U18 and Czech Republic U18, along with two wins for Canada U18. That run suggests they knew how to finish matches.
Switzerland came into this game on a high, having notched seven goals against Canada U18 on 3 August. Before that, they had struggled against Germany U18 and faced two heavy defeats to Czech Republic U18 in late July. They can spring a surprise when they find their rhythm.
Seven goals each means neither side held back, and the final margin of one goal tells you everything about how tightly matched these teams are. By then, both squads would have understood they are in a tournament where every point matters more than appearances.