Switzerland women's national football team

The Switzerland women's national football team represents Switzerland in international women's football.

Playing their first match in 1972, Switzerland did not enter their first major tournament until 2015, playing the World Cup, and then managed to qualify for Euro 2017, Euro 2022 and the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

History

Switzerland qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada 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 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Switzerland was drawn into Group C with Japan, Cameroon and Ecuador. 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 2017. They were placed in Group C alongside France, Austria and Iceland. 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 Ana-Maria Crnogorčević 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 Euro 2022, Switzerland was again in Group C with Sweden, the Netherlands and Portugal as opponents. Switzerland left the competition in the first round, with a draw (2–2 against Portugal 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 Dutch title holders, having conceded the last three Dutch goals in the last 10 minutes of the game).

In the 2023 World Cup qualifiers, Switzerland ended their campaign by winning 15–0 against Moldova, setting a new record for goals in a match for the team.. Switzerland then qualifies for the 2023 World Cup, 8 years after its only participation. It again manages to pass the 1st round and even finishes first in group A, thanks to an entry victory against the Philippines, novices in the competition (2–0), then two goalless draws in turn against Norway, then New Zealand, the host country of the event, resisting the offensive tendencies of the Scandinavians and the Oceanians. In the next round, the Nati will meet Spain, 2nd in Group C and eventual winners of the tournament, an opponent who has never made it past the round of 16 either. Switzerland are heavily beaten by La Roja (1–5) despite a fairly quick equalizer thanks to an unlikely own goal by Spanish defender Laia Codina and stops at the same stage as 8 years ago.

In 2025, Switzerland hosted the UEFA Women's Euro for the first time and have qualified automatically as host. After a loss in the opening game against Norway, they eventually managed to reached the Quarter finals, thanks to a 2–0 win against Iceland and a draw due to last-minute goal versus Finland. The tournament finally ended with a 0–2 defeat, once again the opponent was Spain.

Switzerland has never qualified for the Olympic games.

Results and fixtures

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

Legend

2025

2026

Coaching staff Current coaching staff The senior women's management team includes:

Role Name Head coach Rafel NavarroGoalkeeping coaches Nadine Angerer Patricia Gsell

Manager history Jost Leuzinger (2000–2004) Béatrice von Siebenthal (2005–2012) Martina Voss-Tecklenburg (2012–2018) Nils Nielsen (2018–2022) Inka Grings (2022–2023) Reto Gertschen (2023) (caretaker) Pia Sundhage (2024–2025) Rafel Navarro (2025–)

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification matches against Israelon on 9 and 13 October 2026, respectively.

Caps and goals correct as of 9 June 2026, after the match against Northern Ireland. Swiss Squad

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the squad within the past 12 months.

Notes

= Withdrew due to injury = Preliminary squad

= Retired from national team

Records

Players in bold are still active with the national team.

Most appearances RankPlayerCareerCapsGoals1Ana-Maria Crnogorčević2009–present182752Ramona Bachmann2007–present153603Noelle Maritz2013–present14224Lia Wälti2011–present14055Lara Dickenmann2002–2018135536Martina Moser2005–2017129207Caroline Abbé2006–2017127108Gaëlle Thalmann2007–202310909Eseosa Aigbogun2013–present100310Géraldine Reuteler2017–present9117Vanessa Bernauer2006–2022917

Top goalscorers #PlayerCareerGoalsCapsAvg.1Ana-Maria Crnogorčević2009–present751822Ramona Bachmann2007–present601533Lara Dickenmann2002–2018531354Fabienne Humm2012–202325805Martina Moser2005–2017201296Géraldine Reuteler2017–present17917Rahel Kiwic2012–202214838Sonja Stettler Spinner1984–19981351Coumba Sow2018–present135810Sandy Maendly2006–20221289

Competitive record FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup recordQualification recordYearResult** 1991did not qualifyUEFA Euro 1991 1995UEFA Euro 1995 19998206712−5 20036105218−16 20078116318−15 2011148153517+18 2015Round of 1615th4103115+610910531+52 2019did not qualify126422512+13 2023Round of 1614th412135−211911465 +41 2027to be determinedto be determined 2031 2035Total2/915th82241410+4693682517183+88 *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Match History FIFA Women's World Cup historyYearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium 2015Group stage8 JuneL 0–1BC Place, Vancouver12 JuneW 10–116 JuneL 1–2Commonwealth Stadium, EdmontonRound of 1621 JuneL 0–1BC Place, Vancouver/ 2023Group stage21 JulyW 2–0Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin25 JulyD 0–0Waikato Stadium, Hamilton30 JulyD 0–0Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinRound of 165 AugustL 1–5Eden Park, Auckland

UEFA Women's Championship

UEFA Women's Championship recordQualifying recordYearResult** 1984Did not qualify613246 – 19876114511 19896114428 19916114317 19934013017 19956213923 199785122110 20018125212 20058125213 20098323916 2013105052924 2017Group Stage3111338800343 202230124810631228 2025Quarter final411245650114319th 2029Total3/1410235111610040184215819119th *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

World Cup / Euro Qualifying match history Competition Stage Result Opponent Position / Notes 1984 EC QS GS: Gr.3 2–0, 1–1 3 / 4 1–1, 0–0 0–2, 0–2 1987 EC QS GS: Gr.4 2–0, 0–3 4 / 4 0–3, 1–2 1–2, 1–1 1989 EC QS GS: Gr.3 1–7, 3–0 4 / 4 0–0, 0–10 0–5, 0–6 1991 EC QS GS: Gr.5 0–4, 0–4 3 / 4 0–0, 2–1 1–4, 0–4 1993 EC QS GS: Gr.1 0–10, 0–6 3 / 3 0–0, 0–1 1995 EC QS GS: Gr.5 3–2, 4–2 3 / 4 0–5, 0–11 1–2, 1–1 / 1997 EC QS GS: Class B, Gr.3 5–0, 1–1 1 / 4 3–0, 3–4 0–2, 3–1 Promotion play-off 3–2 3–0 Promoted to Class A 1999 WC QS GS: Class A, Gr.2 0–1 0–1 4 / 4 1–2, 0–3 1–3, 0–2 Relegation play-off 1–0, 4–0 Remain in Class A 2001 EC QS GS: Class A, Gr.2 0–4 0–1 4 / 4 0–3, 0–1 1–0, 0–2 Relegation play-off 1–1, 0–0 Remain in Class A 2003 WC QS GS: Class A, Gr.2 1–0 0–1 3 / 4 0–4, 1–4 0–5, 0–4 2005 EC QS GS: Class A, Gr.1 0–6, 0–2 4 / 5 1–0, 0–1 1–1, 0–2 0–1, 0–0 2007 WC QS GS: Class A, Gr.4 0–2, 0–2 5 / 5 0–4, 0–6 2–0, 0–2 0–1, 1–1 2009 EC QS GS: Gr.4 1–0, 1–3 3 / 5 2–2, 1–1 0–7, 0–3 2–0, 2–0 2011 WC QS GS: Gr.6 2–0, 2–1 1 / 5 1–2, 3–0 2–1, 6–0 4–2, 8–0 Play-offs 0–2, 2–3 Repechage: SF 3–1, 0–0 Repechage: F 0–1, 2–4 2013 EC QS GS: Gr.2 1–4, 0–6 3 / 6 4–1, 2–4 2–3, 4–3 8–1, 0–1 5–0, 3–1

UEFA Women's Nations League UEFA Women's Nations League recordLeague phaseFinalsSeasonYear2023–24A44th610521714th 2024Did not qualify2025A2 4th602441215th 2025Total 12 1 2 9 6 29 Total

Promoted at end of season No movement at end of season Relegated at end of season * Participated in promotion/relegation play-offs

Switzerland women's national football team

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