Switzerland Makes Strong Start to World Cup 2026 Campaign with Emphatic Victory over Kosovo

Dominant Display in Basel

Switzerland has made a perfect start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Kosovo.

Match Highlights

Breel Embolo was the star of the show, scoring twice for the Swiss team. His second goal came after excellent work from Dan Ndoye down the wing, highlighting Switzerland’s attacking prowess during what proved to be an easy first half for the hosts.

Switzerland demonstrated tactical discipline throughout the match, implementing a well-organized 4-3-3 formation and focusing their attacks down the right wing with Vargas.

Team Changes and Notable Absences

The Swiss team has entered a new era following the international retirements of Yann Sommer and Xherdan Shaqiri after Euro 2024. However, they still boast considerable experience with captain Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez, Manuel Akanji, and Romo Freuler, all of whom have over 70 caps for the national team.

Looking Ahead

Switzerland’s focus now turns to their next match against Slovenia on Monday, September 8. Their qualifying campaign will continue with away games against Sweden and Slovenia in October, before hosting Sweden in Geneva on November 15.

The Swiss team aims to extend their impressive run of World Cup appearances, having qualified for six consecutive tournaments. Five of these appearances have resulted in reaching the round of 16, demonstrating their consistency at the highest level of international football.