Decisive Save Eliminates France
Yann Sommer saves Kylian Mbappé’s penalty in the shootout as Switzerland defeats France and reaches the European Championship quarter-finals.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2021 in Switzerland
Explore 8 historical events and records for Switzerland in 2021.
Historical records for Switzerland in 2021
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June
Late Equaliser Forces France Shootout
Mario Gavranović scores a late equaliser against France to make the score 3-3, allowing Switzerland to reach penalties and eventually eliminate the reigning world champions.
Two Goals in France Knockout Comeback
Haris Seferović scores twice against France at Euro 2020, helping Switzerland recover from a two-goal deficit and force extra time in a 3-3 draw.
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Captaincy in Famous France Upset
Xhaka marshalled Switzerland's midfield against France as a late two-goal comeback forced a shootout and sent the Swiss into the quarter-finals.
Face Covering Constitutional Initiative Passes
Voters approved a popular initiative restricting face coverings in public, adding a new provision to the federal constitution.
Missed Penalty Against France
Rodríguez saw a penalty saved by Hugo Lloris while Switzerland led France, before the match developed into a dramatic 3-3 draw.
Three Assists Against Turkey
Zuber assisted all three Swiss goals against Turkey in the final group match of Euro 2020, giving the team a route into the knockout stage.
Two Goals Against Turkey at Euros
Shaqiri scored twice in Switzerland's 3-1 victory over Turkey, delivering the decisive attacking contribution in the group finale.
How these records were prepared
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