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The Victory International Cup is a tournament that was held in Switzerland throughout March of 1946 with eight teams from across Europe competing in this tournament. This was set up as a tournament to rebuild FIFA and also saw the first appearance of a Great Britain team in a senior tournament which would lead the path to a united team.
Background
After the Second World War ended in an Allies victory, the European nations that were a part of the alliance were suggested a football tournament which would bring international football tournament back. Unlike in OTL where it was single matches, a full tournament was created with eight nations selecting teams to come to Switzerland with the hope of rebuilding FIFA funds that was effected in the war.
Teams
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Netherlands- Norway
- File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg Soviet Union
- Switzerland
- Yugoslavia
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Group Stage
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 4 |
| Great Britain
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
 Switzerland
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| Belgium
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yugoslavia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 5 |
| France
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
 Netherlands
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
| File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg Soviet Union | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
5 March 1946
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| Soviet Union File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg | 0-1 | France
|
|---|---|---|
Wankdorf Stadium, Bern
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9 March 1946
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| Netherlands
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2-1 | File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg Soviet Union |
|---|---|---|
Hardturm Stadium, Zurich
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13 March 1946
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| Soviet Union File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg | 0-0 | Yugoslavia
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|---|---|---|
Hardturm Stadium, Zurich
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Classification Matches
5th Place playoff semis
16 March 1946
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| Switzerland
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4-0 | File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg Soviet Union |
|---|---|---|
Wankdorf Stadium, Bern
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7th place playoff
20 March 1946
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| Belgium
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1-2 | File:Flag of the Soviet Union (1923-1955).svg Soviet Union |
|---|---|---|
Wankdorf Stadium, Bern
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