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11 Things You Need To Know About Switzerland's World Cup Team

Hopp Schwiiz!

1. This is what their jersey looks like.

2. Switzerland is a European country, located here.

3. This is Switzerland's 10th FIFA World Cup appearance.

4. Their best performances were in 1934, 1938, and 1954, when they reached the quarterfinals.

5. So Switzerland has a long history in the World Cup.

6. Despite their past success, they were known for playing a defensive style of football.

7. But things have changed and Switzerland is one of the most promising teams heading to Brazil.

8. They have a group of very talented players.

Such as Stephan Lichtsteiner, Xherdan Shaqiri and Josip Drmic.

9. Ottmar Hitzfeld, their coach, is a veteran with an impressive career.

10. They got a lucky draft for the World Cup and will be part of the rather weak Group E, along with France, Ecuador, and Honduras.

Their first game is on Sunday. They'll play against Ecuador.

11. So what are their chances of winning in Brazil?