Switzerland is the Floorball World Champion

The Women’s World Championship tournament just ended, crowning Switzerland champions once again after 20 years.

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History of the tournament

First held in 1996, the World Cup was made to replace the European Cup. The tournament is held every second year, with the male series getting the even years and the women's tournament being hosted on the odd. The organisation behind it all is the International Floorball Federation (IFF).

In the history of the men's cup, there have been only two different champions: Finland and Sweden. Sweden has won ten titles, while Finland has won five, with their latest win being in Sweden last year. Prior to this year, Switzerland has never won, however, they have come very close a few times.

Meanwhile, at the women's cup, there have been three different champions. Sweden is not only dominating with their male team, but their women's squad has also won a title, increasing the nation's total to 21 championships. With Switzerland’s win on Saturday, they are equal in titles with Finland, each holding two.

2025 for Oscar Lundin’s Team

The team qualified in the first few months of 2025. A major step in the right direction after coming 4th in 2023, they were determined to get back in the top three. Showing how good they are, the team dominated with two wins against Finland and Sweden and a close penalty loss game against the Czech team back in October.

On the 6th of December, they played their first game of the tournament against Latvia. They started off strong, winning against Latvia 8:4. Their second game was against Denmark, which they also won 11:2. The third game was one to be lost 7:4 against Czechia. Against Slovakia, they dominated the 800 square metres field, winning 14:1.

After a strong beginning to the tournament, Switzerland’s first semifinal opponent was Sweden, the reigning champion. Switzerland showed no fear and won 6:3, securing a ticket to the final. Only one team has defeated Switzerland thus far, Czechia. In the end, Switzerland defeated them and became champions after 20 years of devastating losses.

Article written by Yael Bächler © Yael Bächler 2025