Match report

Switzerland Defeats Sweden 2-0 in World Cup Europe Qualification

Sweden
Sweden
0–2
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Oct 10, 2025

Switzerland stunned Sweden in their World Cup Europe Qualification match, securing a 2-0 victory. Granit Xhaka's penalty and J. Manzambi's late goal ensured Switzerland's dominance over their opponents, who struggled to find an equalizer. This win solidifies Switzerland's position in the qualification race.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sweden 0 - Switzerland 2
  • • Granit Xhaka scored from the penalty spot in the 65th minute
  • • J. Manzambi sealed the win with a goal in the 90th minute
  • • M. Akanji of Switzerland received a yellow card in the 48th minute for argument
  • • Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden was cautioned with a yellow card in the 90th minute

Lineups

Sweden

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Johansson (G)
  • 22 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson (D)
  • 21 A. Bernhardsson (M)
  • 7 L. Bergvall (M)
  • 16 J. Karlstrom (M)
  • 18 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 13 K. Sema (M)
  • 17 V. Gyökeres (F)
  • 9 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tornqvist
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt
  • 2 H. Ekdal
  • 3 V. Lindelof
  • 6 E. Holm
  • 8 D. Svensson
  • 10 B. Nygren
  • 11 A. Elanga
  • 14 A. Saletros
  • 15 C. Starfelt
  • 19 R. Bardghji
  • 20 H. Larsson

Switzerland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 12 Y. Mvogo
  • 21 M. Keller
  • 2 M. Muheim
  • 6 A. Bajrami
  • 9 J. Manzambi
  • 14 A. Zeqiri
  • 15 D. Sow
  • 16 V. Sierro
  • 18 A. Amenda
  • 19 C. Itten
  • 20 L. Jaquez
  • 23 I. Schmidt

Timeline

  1. Switzerland
    48' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    M. Akanji

    Argument

  2. Switzerland
    59' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Rieder · On: Djibril Sow
  3. Sweden
    65' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jesper Karlström · On: A. Salétros
  4. Switzerland
    65' Switzerland Goal · Penalty
    Granit Xhaka
  5. Sweden
    72' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: E. Holm
  6. Sweden
    72' Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sema · On: D. Svensson
  7. Switzerland
    74' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Widmer · On: L. Jaquez
  8. Switzerland
    84' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Vargas · On: J. Manzambi
  9. Sweden
    85' Sweden subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bergvall · On: R. Bardghji
  10. Sweden
    90'+5 Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    Gustaf Lagerbielke

    Foul

  11. Switzerland
    90' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Manzambi · Assist: Remo Freuler

Match Stats

Stat Sweden Switzerland
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 17
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 375 552
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 0 8
xG 1.28 2.59
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 296 468
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 65th minute when Granit Xhaka converted a penalty, giving Switzerland a crucial lead
  • ▸ Switzerland's second goal by J. Manzambi in the 90th minute further cemented their victory and dashed Sweden's hopes of a comeback