Match report

Switzerland Defeats Sweden 4-1 in World Cup Qualification

Switzerland
Switzerland
4–1
FT
Sweden
Sweden
Nov 15, 2025

Switzerland demonstrated their superiority as they defeated Sweden 4-1 in a World Cup Qualification match, showcasing their offensive prowess and tactical brilliance. Bruno Embolo and Granit Xhaka were instrumental, with Embolo scoring early and Xhaka converting a penalty. Despite Sweden's efforts, including a goal from Beniamin Nygren, Switzerland maintained control with late strikes from Djibril Sow and Jules Manzambi.

Key Facts

  • • Switzerland won 4-1 against Sweden in World Cup Qualification Europe.
  • • Bruno Embolo scored in the 12th minute, assisted by Djibril Sow.
  • • Sweden's Beniamin Nygren equalized in the 33rd minute.
  • • Granit Xhaka scored from a penalty in the 60th minute, restoring Switzerland's lead.
  • • Djibril Sow netted in the 75th minute, and Jules Manzambi sealed the win in the 90th minute.

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)
  • 20 M. Aebischer (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 17 R. Vargas (M)
  • 22 F. Rieder (M)
  • 11 D. Ndoye (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Y. Mvogo
  • 21 M. Keller
  • 2 M. Muheim
  • 6 B. Omeragic
  • 8 S. Sohm
  • 9 J. Manzambi
  • 14 A. Zeqiri
  • 15 D. Sow
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 18 A. Amenda
  • 19 C. Itten
  • 23 I. Schmidt

Sweden

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Johansson (G)
  • 6 E. Holm (D)
  • 2 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 8 D. Svensson (D)
  • 21 A. Bernhardsson (M)
  • 16 J. Karlstrom (M)
  • 18 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 11 A. Elanga (M)
  • 7 B. Nygren (F)
  • 19 M. Svanberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt
  • 3 E. Krafth
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson
  • 9 A. Isak
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 13 K. Sema
  • 14 R. Bardghji
  • 15 C. Starfelt
  • 17 I. Lidberg
  • 20 G. Lundgren
  • 22 B. Zeneli

Timeline

  1. Switzerland
    12' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: D. Ndoye
  2. Sweden
    18' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Ayari

    Foul

  3. Sweden
    33' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Nygren
  4. Switzerland
    36' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ndoye

    Foul

  5. Sweden
    50' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Holm · On: G. Gudmundsson
  6. Sweden
    51' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    Jesper Karlström

    Foul

  7. Sweden
    58' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    Viktor Johansson

    Foul

  8. Switzerland
    60' Switzerland Goal · Penalty
    Granit Xhaka
  9. Sweden
    62' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: A. Isak
  10. Sweden
    63' Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Ayari · On: B. Zeneli
  11. Switzerland
    70' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Rodriguez · On: Miro Muheim
  12. Switzerland
    70' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Rieder · On: Djibril Sow
  13. Switzerland
    75' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ndoye · Assist: R. Vargas
  14. Sweden
    78' Sweden subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Elanga · On: E. Forsberg
  15. Sweden
    78' Sweden subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: I. Lidberg
  16. Switzerland
    85' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Embolo · On: J. Manzambi
  17. Switzerland
    85' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Vargas · On: C. Fassnacht
  18. Sweden
    90'+2 Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    E. Forsberg

    Foul

  19. Switzerland
    90' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: A. Zeqiri
  20. Switzerland
    90' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Manzambi · Assist: Miro Muheim

Match Stats

Stat Switzerland Sweden
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 90% 85%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 6
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 531 378
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 0 0
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.16 0.77
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 476 320
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 0 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Switzerland took the lead early through Embolo's goal in the 12th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by Granit Xhaka in the 60th minute solidified Switzerland's control, as Sweden struggled to cope with the pace and strategy.
  • ▸ Sweden's substitutions in the second half did little to change the momentum, with Switzerland maintaining their offensive pressure and adding two more goals.