Switzerland's journey in the UEFA European Championships spans five editions, from Euro Cup 1996 to Euro Cup 2020 (held in 2021), with an eagerly awaited sixth appearance in Euro 2024. They reached the last 16 in 2016 and achieved a historic quarter-final berth in Euro 2020, only to be eliminated by Spain in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
Co-hosting UEFA Euro 2008 with Austria marked Switzerland's third appearance, but they once again faltered in the group stage. However, their fortunes changed in subsequent tournaments, reaching the round of 16 in Euro Cup 2016 and achieving a record-best quarter-final performance in Euro 2020 after eliminating world champions France.
Reflecting on UEFA Euro 1996, Group A featured hosts England, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Scotland. England and the Netherlands advanced to the quarter-finals, while Switzerland and Scotland failed to progress.
In the UEFA Euro Cup 2004, Group B comprised defending champions France, England, Croatia, and Switzerland. France and England advanced to the quarter-finals, while Croatia and Switzerland fell short.
UEFA Euro Cup 2008 Group A, played in Switzerland, included co-hosts Switzerland, and Euro Cup 2004 finalists Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Turkey. Switzerland failed to advance, while Portugal and the Czech Republic progressed.
The 2016 European Championship saw Switzerland's unbeaten group stage, including draws with France and Romania and a win against Albania. However, their journey concluded in the Round of 16 after a penalty shootout defeat to Poland.
In the 2021 Euros, Switzerland made a strong showing, progressing through the group stage with a draw against Wales and a victory over Turkey. They stunned France in the Round of 16 with a thrilling draw and shootout win but bowed out in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout loss to Spain.
Looking ahead, Group I of UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying featured Switzerland's Euro Cup team alongside Andorra, Belarus, Israel, Kosovo, and Romania. The top two teams, Romania and Switzerland, secured direct qualification for the final Euro 2024 tournament, setting the stage for another chapter in Switzerland's European Championship journey.