Match report

Switzerland Defeats Kosovo 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Switzerland
Switzerland
4–0
FT
Kosovo
Kosovo
Sep 5, 2025

Switzerland dominated Kosovo with a convincing 4-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match on 2025-09-05. The Swiss team, led by key players like M. Akanji, B. Embolo, and S. Widmer, capitalized on their opportunities to secure a strong win, maintaining their momentum in the qualification race.

Key Facts

  • • Switzerland secured four goals in the first half: M. Akanji (22'), B. Embolo (25'), S. Widmer (39'), and another B. Embolo (45')
  • • Substitutions from both teams included F. Rieder and R. Vargas for Switzerland, and L. Paqarada, E. Krasniqi, and E. Rexhbecaj for Kosovo
  • • Switzerland's Miro Muheim and S. Widmer received yellow cards late in the game for fouls
  • • Switzerland's B. Embolo and D. Ndoye contributed significantly, both scoring and assisting

Lineups

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 3 S. Widmer (D)
  • 4 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 13 R. Rodriguez (D)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 17 R. Vargas (M)
  • 22 F. Rieder (M)
  • 11 D. Ndoye (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 P. Loretz
  • 21 M. Keller
  • 2 M. Muheim
  • 6 D. Zakaria
  • 9 J. Manzambi
  • 14 J. Monteiro
  • 15 S. Sohm
  • 16 V. Sierro
  • 18 A. Amenda
  • 19 C. Itten
  • 20 M. Aebischer
  • 23 I. Schmidt

Kosovo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Muric (G)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
  • 13 A. Rrahmani (D)
  • 5 L. Dellova (D)
  • 23 L. Paqarada (D)
  • 10 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 6 E. Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 22 M. Jashari (M)
  • 17 E. Krasniqi (F)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)
  • 8 F. Muslija (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 16 A. Saipi
  • 2 D. Gallapeni
  • 3 F. Aliti
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 7 B. Zabergja
  • 9 A. Rrahmani
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 14 V. Berisha
  • 19 L. Emerllahu
  • 20 V. Hodza
  • 21 M. Korenica

Timeline

  1. Switzerland
    22' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Akanji · Assist: R. Vargas
  2. Switzerland
    25' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: D. Ndoye
  3. Switzerland
    39' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Widmer · Assist: F. Rieder
  4. Switzerland
    45' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: D. Ndoye
  5. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Paqarada · On: D. Gallapeni
  6. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Krasniqi · On: B. Zabergja
  7. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: A. Rrahmani
  8. Switzerland
    60' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Rieder · On: J. Manzambi
  9. Switzerland
    60' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Vargas · On: M. Aebischer
  10. Kosovo
    64' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Amir Rrahmani · On: Ilir Krasniqi
  11. Switzerland
    71' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    Miro Muheim

    Foul

  12. Switzerland
    76' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Embolo · On: Denis Zakaria
  13. Switzerland
    77' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    S. Widmer

    Foul

  14. Kosovo
    84' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Avdullahu · On: Valon Berisha
  15. Switzerland
    85' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: C. Itten

Match Stats

Stat Switzerland Kosovo
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 81%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 626 363
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.96 0.27
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 552 293
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Switzerland quickly took control of the match with two early goals by M. Akanji and B. Embolo, setting the tone and asserting their dominance
  • ▸ The third goal by S. Widmer at 39' effectively sealed the match, despite Kosovo's late substitutions, as they struggled to create any meaningful threat