Women's football in Switzerland

Women's football in Switzerland
Switzerland women's national football team
Governing bodySwiss Football Association
National team(s)Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions
Champions League
FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team)
European Championship (National Team)
Olympics (National Team)

Women's football in Switzerland was founded in with the Swiss Women's Super League on April 24, 1970.[1][2] Women in Switzerland experienced prejudice for playing football.[3][4] As of 2023, there are more than 30,000 females playing in around 800 teams across Switzerland.[5]

Switzerland is expected host the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.[6]

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