Switzerland v Italy LIVE: Final score and result as Ruben Vargas knocks champions out of Euro 2024

Arrivederci to the Azzurri, campione d’Europa no more. At the ground where they won their fourth World Cup, Italy’s defence of their European crown came to a premature, timid end.

Marcello Lippi’s team assured themselves of immortality in Berlin 18 years ago; Luciano Spalletti’s side got only ignominy. They were dismal in defeat.

Switzerland become the first team into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. Next up Germany take on Denmark to see who will join them there.

Germany are perhaps favourites for this one but Denmark will be tough to beat and this could be a close contest. You can follow the build-up and action from that game right here:

Switzerland midfielder, Fabian Rieder said: “The feeling is great because we showed a really good performance. We showed from the first second that we really wanted to win this game.

“The spirit is incredible; everyone is happy, everyone runs for the other one, and I think we showed that on the pitch.”

More from Micah Richards who said: “It was almost like the Italian’s today were doing there own jobs and there was no cohesion between them. No one knew when to drop, when to step up and when to pass the ball.”

Alan Shearer added: “I was really shocked at how bad Italy were, they offered nothing in any position and got ran ragged the whole game. I mean, Switzerland toyed with them.”

Micah Richards assessing Italy’s performance: “They were missing some key players. Riccardo Calafiori has been outstanding and one of the key players of the tournament.

“I thought Dimarco’s left foot down that left-hand side was a miss.”

“Switzerland will be a big problem for England, if they get through the quarter-finals.” Said Rio Ferdinand after watching that performance from the Swiss.

Gareth Southgate will be feeling lucky though. Slovakia and Switzerland are the teams to beat for his team to reach the semi-finals.

Alan Shearer speaking on BBC One: “Miles better. Switzerland totally dominated that game, they were absolutely fantastic. They looked really fit and scored two fantastic goals, they deserved their quarter-final spot.”

Switzerland are now through to the quarter-finals and will potentially face England. Gareth Southgate’s men take on Slovakia in their last-16 tie tomorrow and the winner of that one with take on the impressive Swiss side.

90+2 mins: There goes the whistle!

The reigning champions have been knocked out of Euro 2024 at the first knockout hurdle. A cool, composed and clinical performance from Switzerland was more than enough to get past an underpar Italy.

The Swiss look like potential dark horses in this tournament and have proven it today. For just the second time in their history Switzerland reach the last eight.