After 12 years in the wilderness, Switzerland returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1938. Franco Andreoli was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
Switzerland found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Switzerland experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a heavy 0-3 defeat to Yugoslavia, a 2-2 draw with Brazil, and a hard-fought 2-1 win against Mexico. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Switzerland's campaign ended at the the group phase.
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Conceded 6 in 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Jacques Fatton led Switzerland's attack with 2 goals at the 1950 World Cup.
The tactical mind behind Switzerland's 1950 campaign. Leading Switzerland at his first World Cup 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss under Andreoli.
Switzerland played a 2-3-5 formation, relying on swift counterattacks to catch opponents off guard. However, this approach ultimately proved ineffective against stronger teams.
