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It happened today: Josef Hügi's World Cup legacy

Published: January 23, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-23

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Josef Hügi was a Swiss international footballer born in Riehen on January 23, 1930. He made a significant impact at FC Basel, where he played from 1948 to 1962, scoring 224 goals in 320 league matches. His football career began to flourish while he attended the University of Basel, and he later returned to the club as a coach after his playing days. Hügi also achieved national acclaim, becoming Switzerland's all-time top goalscorer in World Cups with six goals during the 1954 tournament. See wikipedia for more information.

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