Switzerland's football quota problem
1,918 views · Published 7 March 2014 · 2:45 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
The national football squad of Switzerland is one of the top ranked teams for the World Cup in Brazil. It's a squad that is noticeably diverse, with two thirds being from immigrant backgrounds. But Switzerland has voted on immigration quotas that could change the face of a team and a nation. Lee Wellings reports.
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