Switzerland
Switzerland are persistently underrated. They've reached the quarter-finals twice in recent memory and consistently beat teams ranked above them. Xhaka's midfield leadership, Sommer's elite goalkeeping, and an organised defensive system make them consistently difficult opponents at major tournaments.
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Tactical Blueprint
A compact 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 with excellent transition defence and set-piece threat. Xhaka controls tempo and covers tremendous defensive ground; the system is designed to frustrate opponents and score on the break.
Key Personnel
Granit Xhaka
Player · Sunderland
Manuel Akanji
Player · Inter
Xherdan Shaqiri
Player · Basel
★ Tournament Lore
Switzerland have reached two World Cup quarter-finals in the last 10 years (2018, 2022).
They beat France in the Euro 2020 round of 16 on penalties — France were the reigning world champions at the time.
Sommer made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the 2022 World Cup knockout rounds.
