Switzerland record in FIFA World Cup quarter-finals: Wins, losses and complete history
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The Schweizer-Nati are making their fourth quarter-final appearance in the World Cup.
Switzerland take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11. This marks their best-ever finish in the quadrennial tournament, having finished in the last eight three times before.
The Nati secured a penalty-shootout win over Colombia in the Round of 16. After a goalless draw in regulation time, Ruben Vargas scored the winning penalty for his side to send them to the quarter-finals.
The Schweizer-Nati have appeared in three quarter-finals in the World Cup, but they lost in all of them. They will look to go one step further in the expanded 48-team edition this year.
They will face a tough test against La Albiceleste, with Lionel Messi and Co. looking to defend their World Cup title. The South American side secured a 3-2 win over Egypt in the last match, with Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scoring for them.
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Switzerland’s record in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals
1. 1934: Czechoslovakia 3-2 Switzerland
The Swiss side made their first quarter-final appearance in the third World Cup edition, beating the Netherlands 3-2 in the last game. However, they fell to the Czechs with the same scoreline.
Poldi Kielholz put the Swiss ahead in the 18th minute, but Frantisek Svoboda equalised six minutes later. Jiri Sobotka put the Czechs ahead just after the restart, but Willy Jaggi equalised late in the match. Oldrich Nejedly scored the winner in the 82nd minute.
2. 1938: Hungary 2-0 Switzerland
Switzerland beat West Germany 4-2 in the quarter-finals, with Andre Abegglen netting a brace. The Hungarian side cruised through to the semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win. Gyorgy Sarosi and Gyula Zsengeller scored for the Mighty Magyars.
3. 1954: Austria 7-5 Switzerland
In one of the highest-scoring games in World Cup history, Austria emerged as the victors against the Schweizer-Nati. Theodor Wager scored a hat-trick, and Alfred Korner netted a brace for the Austrians. Robert Ballaman scored twice for the Swiss, while Josef Hugi scored a hat-trick. Ernst Ocwirk and Erich Probst scored to win it for Das Team.
How many times has Switzerland reached World Cup quarter-finals?
The Schweizer-Nati have reached the quarter‑finals four times: in 1934, 1938, 1954, and 2026.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.