Football:
Switzerland could be considered the home of football because it is home to two of the most important groups of the sport. FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) in Zurich and UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in Nyon. The Swiss football association was established in 1895 and also has complete control over the sport for national and local games.
Swiss Football Association includes:
- 1,414 associations
- 12,887 teams
- around 231,000 players
In 1954 Switzerland was the host of the World Cup and they were in the making of a historic moment because it was the first time it was broadcast on television. Germany won the tournament over Hungary. This was after WW II and helped Germany boost spirits in a time of recovery. In 1996 and 2004 Switzerland played in the World Cup and in both those years they were champions of UEFA European Championships.
Hopp Schwiiz - Go for it, Switzerland. The chant of Swiss German football fans
Ice Hockey: The most popular sport in Switzerland
- Ice Hockey started in Switzerland in the early 1900's
- In 1908 the first championship was held and the French-Swiss team won
- By 1910 the entire country was obsessed with hockey and the German team was established
- There is currently a team for every language region in Switzerland
Swiss Ice Hockey Association:
- 320 affiliated clubs
- 800 registered umpires
- 11,4000 registered players
- 13,500 up-and-coming young players.
Accomplishments:
- Bronze in 1928 winter Olympics
- 4 gold, 9 Bronze and 6 silver medals in the European championship
The Swiss population are always willing to buy tickets for a hockey or football game as they are the two most sought after sports available. The SCB stadium in Bern is packed for ice hockey games and averages 15,818 people for every home game.
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