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Switzerland maintained their impressive form at the World Cup. |
On the morning of June 25th, a 2-1 victory over Canada in the final match of Group B at the 2026 World Cup secured the European representative's place in the next round and placed them among the teams with the most impressive records in over a decade. Since 2014, Switzerland has never been eliminated after the group stage in any World Cup.
This achievement helps the red-shirted team join the "elite" group of world football. Since the 2014 World Cup, only three giants – Brazil, Argentina, and France – have maintained a streak of four consecutive times advancing beyond the group stage. Now, Switzerland has also joined that special list.
Switzerland's impressive journey began at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. They advanced through the group stage before a heartbreaking exit in the round of 16 after a narrow defeat to Argentina.
Four years later in Russia, Switzerland once again qualified for the next round, finishing second in their group behind Brazil, before being eliminated by Sweden in the knockout stage.
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the familiar scenario repeated itself once again. The European representatives once again advanced through the group stage but were unable to progress further, losing to Portugal in the round of 16.
At the 2026 World Cup, Switzerland demonstrated remarkable resilience and consistency. Despite not being considered a title contender, the team still managed to achieve their most important goal in the group stage, securing their place in the knockout rounds.
Four consecutive World Cup appearances in the knockout rounds are a testament to the collective strength, discipline, and stability that Swiss football has built over the years.
Source: https://znews.vn/ky-tich-cua-tuyen-thuy-si-post1662926.html





























































