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1954 in Switzerland
Explore 8 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1954.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1954
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Opening Goal in Twelve-Goal World Cup Match
Robert Ballaman opens the scoring against Austria and later adds another goal as Switzerland lose a remarkable World Cup quarter-final that produces twelve goals.
Three Goals in the Lausanne Quarter-Final
Josef Hugi scores a hat-trick for host nation Switzerland against Austria in the 1954 World Cup quarter-final, but the Swiss are eliminated after an extraordinary 7-5 defeat.
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Captain at Home World Cup
Bocquet captained the host nation at the 1954 World Cup and anchored a defence tested by Austria in the record-setting 7-5 quarter-final.
Scoring Against Yugoslavia
Fatton supplied an attacking threat during Switzerland's home tournament, scoring in the narrow group defeat against Yugoslavia.
Switzerland Hosts World Cup Finals
Roger Vonlanthen represents Switzerland at the World Cup staged on home soil, where the national team advances to the quarter-finals before meeting Austria.
Two Goals Against Italy
Antenen scored twice against Italy as Switzerland earned a 4-1 victory in its World Cup group play-off and advanced to the quarter-finals.
World Cup Midfield Selection
Meier represented Switzerland in the home World Cup, bringing midfield experience to the squad that progressed beyond the opening group phase.
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