Switzerland go host Sweden for Stade de Geneve on Saturday evening, Round 5 of Group B for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The hosts dey in strong form, aiming to extend their lead at the top, while Sweden dey try revive their disappointing campaign.
Match Preview
Switzerland dey top of Group B, unbeaten so far, and dey push toward their sixth consecutive World Cup appearance. Murat Yakin’s team get 10 points from four games – three wins and one draw – scoring nine goals and conceding none.
The Swiss side dey rock-solid for defence, unbeaten for eight matches across all competitions and keep five clean sheets in a row. Last match, dem draw 0-0 against Slovenia, halting a six-game winning streak, but dem still be the team to beat for the group.
Ranked 17th in the world, Switzerland don qualify for every World Cup since 2006, and their current form dey suggest say this trend go continue. With confidence high and form steady, Yakin’s men dey ready for struggling Sweden. Historically, last 10 matches between the two: Switzerland win four, Sweden win three, three draw.
Sweden dey bottom of Group B with only one point from four matches, scoring two and conceding seven. Despite plenty talent, dem never find rhythm or consistency. Their qualification hopes dey slim, with playoff spot now unlikely unless dem string some wins together.
Their 2-0 defeat to Switzerland for the reverse fixture – first loss to the Swiss since 1994 – show their struggles. Swedish FA act fast, sack Jon Dahl Tomasson after three straight qualifying defeats and appoint former Chelsea boss Graham Potter in October.
Potter hope to bring tactical reset and energy, though immediate turnaround go hard. Sweden fit still qualify for playoffs via recent Nations League performance.
Team News
Switzerland no go get Remo Freuler, sidelined after fractured collarbone surgery. Michel Aebischer returns from adductor injury, likely to play midfield. Defence go be Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Ricardo Rodríguez, with captain Granit Xhaka anchoring midfield. Attack likely Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas.
Sweden will miss Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres due to hamstring injury. Alexander Isak included despite groin issue recovery. Tottenham youngster Lucas Bergvall returns after concussion, while Anthony Elanga and Roony Bardghji also in squad. Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlstrom, Hugo Larsson included as Potter look to stamp authority.
Switzerland Possible Starting XI
Kobel; Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Aebischer, Xhaka, Rieder; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas
Sweden Possible Starting XI
Johansson; Lagerbielke, Hien, Lindelof; Elanga, Bergvall, Ayari, Svensson, Gudmundsson; Isak, Bardghji
Prediction: Switzerland 1-0 Sweden
Switzerland dey solid, consistent, and ruthless during qualifying. Sweden dey disjointed despite managerial change. Potter fit bring some structure for debut, but Swiss side dey more complete now, expected to win narrow 1-0 at home.
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