Match report

Switzerland Defeats Slovenia 3-0 in World Cup Qualification

Switzerland
Switzerland
3–0
FT
Slovenia
Slovenia
Sep 8, 2025

Switzerland dominated their World Cup Qualification match against Slovenia, securing a 3-0 victory at home. Nico Elvedi, B. Embolo, and D. Ndoye found the back of the net, leaving Slovenia struggling to mount a comeback. The Swiss defense was solid throughout, while the Slovenian side failed to capitalize on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Nico Elvedi scored the first goal for Switzerland in the 18th minute, assisted by R. Vargas.
  • • B. Embolo doubled Switzerland's lead in the 33rd minute, with an assist from F. Rieder.
  • • D. Ndoye sealed the win in the 38th minute, with an assist from Remo Freuler.
  • • Slovenia made multiple substitutions but failed to break through the Swiss defense.
  • • Slovenia's Žan Karničnik and D. Petrovič received yellow cards.

Lineups

Switzerland

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

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

Slovenia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Oblak (G)
  • 2 Z. Karnicnik (D)
  • 21 V. Drkusic (D)
  • 6 J. Bijol (D)
  • 13 E. Janza (D)
  • 20 P. Stojanovic (M)
  • 22 A. Gnezda Cerin (M)
  • 10 T. Elsnik (M)
  • 8 S. Lovric (M)
  • 11 B. Sesko (F)
  • 18 Z. Vipotnik (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Turk
  • 16 I. Vekic
  • 3 J. Balkovec
  • 4 D. Petrovic
  • 5 D. Zec
  • 7 S. Seslar
  • 9 A. Sporar
  • 14 T. Svetlin
  • 15 T. Horvat
  • 17 A. Zeljkovic
  • 19 D. Sturm
  • 23 D. Brekalo

Timeline

  1. Switzerland
    18' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    Nico Elvedi · Assist: R. Vargas
  2. Slovenia
    21' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Lovric · On: D. Petrovič
  3. Switzerland
    33' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: F. Rieder
  4. Switzerland
    38' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ndoye · Assist: Remo Freuler
  5. Slovenia
    61' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Elsnik · On: T. Svetlin
  6. Slovenia
    61' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Stojanovic · On: D. Sturm
  7. Switzerland
    62' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Vargas · On: J. Manzambi
  8. Switzerland
    62' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Rieder · On: M. Aebischer
  9. Switzerland
    62' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Widmer · On: I. Schmidt
  10. Slovenia
    66' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    Žan Karničnik

    Foul

  11. Slovenia
    70' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Petrovič

    Foul

  12. Switzerland
    78' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Embolo · On: Denis Zakaria
  13. Slovenia
    86' Slovenia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Vipotnik · On: S. Sešlar
  14. Slovenia
    86' Slovenia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Žan Karničnik · On: D. Brekalo
  15. Switzerland
    90' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: Simon Sohm

Match Stats

Stat Switzerland Slovenia
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 90% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 669 354
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 1.19 0.81
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 600 288
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Nico Elvedi in the 18th minute set the tone for Switzerland's dominant performance, allowing them to control the game.
  • ▸ The quick succession of goals by B. Embolo and D. Ndoye in the 33rd and 38th minutes, respectively, effectively quashed any hopes Slovenia had of mounting a comeback.