Switzerland national football team

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Switzerland national football team built?The Swiss Football Association was founded in 1895
2. What is the world cup record (defense)?Eliminated from the 2006 World Cup without conceding a goal
3. What is the olympic medal?Silver medal in the 1924 Olympic Games

Swiss Football Association (SFV-ASF): The governing body responsible for organizing and promoting football within Switzerland.
FIFA World Cup: The quadrennial international football championship contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
UEFA European Championship (Euros): The primary international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Quarter-finals: The stage of a competition where eight teams compete, with the winners advancing to the semi-finals.