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Ernst Hufschmid
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André Abegglen
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Joseph Bossi
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Willy Jäggi
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Leopold Kielholz
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World Cup 1934

Switzerland

Quarter-finals

For the first time in their history, Switzerland walked onto the World Cup stage. Heinrich Müller led the squad into the unknown.

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The Campaign

World Cup 1934

Switzerland's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.

The Defining Moment

Switzerland 1934

They edged past Netherlands in the Round of 16, and were narrowly knocked out by Czechoslovakia in the Quarter-finals. The narrowest of defeats against Czechoslovakia ended what had been a promising tournament run.

1934 campaign
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Averaged 2.5 goals per match 5 goals on debut — a first World Cup that announced their arrival.

Top Scorer

Leopold Kielholz

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Forward

Leopold Kielholz led Switzerland's attack with 3 goals 2 in the round of 16 and 1 in the quarter-finals at the 1934 World Cup. A striker who set the tone early, with goals before the 20th minute that put opponents on the back foot.

Head Coach

Heinrich Müller

Switzerland · 1934

The tactical mind behind Switzerland's 1934 campaign.

Playing Style

Underdogs of Europe

Tactical identity · 1934

Switzerland employed an attacking style under manager Heinrich Müller, with Leopold Kielholz leading the charge. The team's small size and limited experience made them vulnerable to more experienced opponents.

Goalkeepers

Frank Séchehaye
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GK
Renato Bizzozero
GK
Willy Huber
GK

Defenders

Albert Guinchard
2GAMES
CB
Arnaldo Ortelli
CB
Ernst Hufschmid
2GAMES
RB
Louis Gobet
CB
Max Weiler
CB
Severino Minelli
2GAMES
LB
Walter Weiler
2GAMES
CB

Midfielders

André Abegglen
2GAMES1GOAL
CM
Edmond Loichot
CM
Ernst Frick
CM
Fernand Jaccard
2GAMES
LM
Joseph Bossi
1GAME
CM
Willy Jäggi
1GAME1GOAL
RM

Forwards

Albert Büche
CF
Alfred Jäck
1GAME
CF
Erwin Hochsträsser
CF
Leopold Kielholz
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LW
Otto Bühler
CF
Raymond Passello
1GAME
CF
Willy von Känel
2GAMES
RW
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