Last-Minute Winner Against Ecuador
Haris Seferović finishes a late Swiss counterattack against Ecuador to seal a 2-1 comeback victory in the opening group match of the 2014 World Cup.
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2014 in Switzerland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Switzerland in 2014.
Historical records for Switzerland in 2014
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June
Hat-Trick Secures Honduras Progress
Xherdan Shaqiri scores all three goals against Honduras as Switzerland wins 3-0 and qualifies for the World Cup round of sixteen.
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Equaliser Against Ecuador
Mehmedi came off the bench to head Switzerland level against Ecuador before his teammates secured a late 2-1 victory.
Extra-Time Resistance Against Argentina
Benaglio resisted repeated Argentine attacks in the last sixteen before Ángel Di María finally broke the deadlock in extra time.
Late Free Kick Against France
Džemaili scored Switzerland's first goal with a low free kick in a 5-2 group-stage defeat against France.
Opening Group Victory Against Ecuador
Drmić led attacks against Ecuador as Switzerland mounted a second-half comeback and ultimately won through a stoppage-time goal.
Recovery Run Starts Ecuador Winner
Behrami made a crucial midfield recovery and carried play forward late against Ecuador, helping initiate Switzerland's winning counterattack.
Swiss Captain in Brazil
Inler captained Switzerland through the 2014 World Cup, linking play in midfield as the side reached the last sixteen.
Two Assists Against Ecuador
Rodríguez provided deliveries for both Swiss goals as the national team came from behind against Ecuador in its 2014 World Cup opener.
Volley in France Group Match
Xhaka scored with a controlled volley against France in Switzerland's 2014 World Cup group fixture, narrowing a heavy deficit late on.
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