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The Switzerland women's national football team represents Switzerland in international women's football. The team played its first match in 1972. Switzerland qualified for the

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by winning their qualifying group. It was the first time that Switzerland participated in a women's World Cup, and the first time both the men's team and women's team qualified for a World Cup simultaneously. At the

, Switzerland was drawn into Group C with Japan,

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and

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. They secured a 10–1 victory over Ecuador, but lost 1–0 to Japan and 2–1 to Cameroon. Switzerland finished third in their group, but they were one of the top four third-place finishers and advanced to the knockout round. In the Round of 16, Switzerland lost 1–0 to the hosts, Team Canada and were eliminated. Switzerland qualified for the European Championship for the first time in

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. They were placed in Group C alongside

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and

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. They lost to Austria 1–0, but then rebounded to beat Iceland 2–1. Switzerland went into their final group match against France needing a win in order to advance to the knockout stage. Switzerland led for much of the match after

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scored in the 19th minute, but Camille Abily scored the equalizer for France in the 76th minute while the Blues were playing at a numerical disadvantage, and the match ended in a 1–1 draw, as a result Switzerland finished third in their group and did not advance. At

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, Switzerland is again in Group C with Sweden, the

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as opponents. Switzerland left the competition in the first round, with a draw (2–2 against

despite two goals scored in the first five minutes of the game) and two defeats against the favorites of the group (1–2 against Sweden and 1–4 against the

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title holders, having conceded the last three Dutch goals in the last 10 minutes of the game). Switzerland has never qualified for the

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History

Results and fixtures

* The following is a list of matches in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2022

2023

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

The senior women's management team includes:

Manager history

* Jost Leuzinger (2000–2004) * Béatrice von Siebenthal (2005–2012) *

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(2012–2018) *

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(2018–2022) *

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(2022–)

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called up to the squad for

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. ''Caps and goals are correct as of 12 April 2022.'' Head coach:

Recent call-ups

* The following players have been named to a roster in the past 12 months. ''This list may be incomplete.''

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

:''*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.''

Match History

UEFA Women's Championship