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Switzerland

Switzerland have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Switzerland's story so far

Switzerland are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Switzerland reached World Cup quarter-finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954, then matched that national best at the 2026 tournament. Their standout modern European run was the Euro 2020 quarter-final after eliminating France on penalties.

Switzerland at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultSwitzerland reached World Cup quarter-finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954, then matched that national best at the 2026 tournament. Their standout modern European run was the Euro 2020 quarter-final after eliminating France on penalties.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Switzerland would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Switzerland ever won a major football trophy?

No. Switzerland have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Switzerland reached World Cup quarter-finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954, then matched that national best at the 2026 tournament. Their standout modern European run was the Euro 2020 quarter-final after eliminating France on penalties.

What is Switzerland's best-ever tournament result?

Switzerland reached World Cup quarter-finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954, then matched that national best at the 2026 tournament. Their standout modern European run was the Euro 2020 quarter-final after eliminating France on penalties.

Which trophies could Switzerland still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Switzerland.

Which confederation does Switzerland compete in?

Switzerland competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10