Switzerland are out of the World Cup: who to support now?
Switzerland are out of the World Cup - though not for lack of support, as we saw from the pictures and messages you sent us from around the globe. You showed us how you supported the Swiss team, wherever you are.
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A British multimedia journalist who moved to Switzerland in 2010, Jo has worked in TV, radio and online. She leads a team of video journalists, picture editors, a graphic designer, data journalist and community developer, and specialises in social media. Initials: jf
From large-screen cinemas, to Swiss flags, cuddly bears and of course, the team t-shirt, Switzerland was cheered on from far outside Swiss borders.
Jc Seitz Lyng, Chile. “Supporting the team from the office. Here the matches are played in the morning, so it was the only way to cheer for the national team”.
Jc Seitz Lyng
Maria Catalina López, in Belgium
Maria Catalina López
Maze Time, from Ethiopia.
Maze Time
Gabriel Hufschmid, from canton Vaud, now living in Florida. One Swiss mug, a chair, and a giant screen: what more do you need?
Gabriel Hufschmid
Anja Glaus sent us this snap from Holland
Anja Glaus
Frydda Schüsselin, Uruguay. Even the support of these two furry friends wasn’t enough to swing it for the Swiss.
Frydda Schüsselin
Neera An sent this shot to our Spanish department. The excitement before the storm!
Neera An
Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to Sweden in the knockout round was a disappointment for Switzerland’s many supporters, some of whom thought the squad deserved to go further.
No matter the end result, some Swiss abroad still think the Swiss players gave their best.
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It was a big disappointment for others, who questioned the team’s performance.
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For Switzerland’s large foreign population, or Swiss with roots in different countries however, the World Cup dream lives on.
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