Match report

Portugal Stuns Switzerland with 6-1 Victory in World Cup

Portugal
Portugal
6–1
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Dec 6, 2022

Portugal stunned the world by defeating Switzerland 6–1 in a thrilling World Cup encounter. Goals from G. Ramos (hat-trick), Pepe, R. Guerreiro, and R. Leao ensured Portugal's dominance while M. Akanji scored for the Swiss.

Key Facts

  • • Portugal secured a 6–1 victory over Switzerland in their World Cup match.
  • • G. Ramos netted three goals, scoring at minutes 17, 51, and 67.
  • • Pepe added another goal for Portugal in the 33rd minute.
  • • R. Guerreiro scored at minute 55 and R. Leao sealed the win with a late strike in extra time.
  • • M. Akanji managed to score Switzerland's lone goal at minute 58.

Lineups

Portugal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 2 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 3 Pepe (D)
  • 4 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 5 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 25 Otávio (M)
  • 14 William Carvalho (M)
  • 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (F)
  • 26 Gonçalo Ramos (F)
  • 11 João Félix (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 16 Vitinha
  • 21 Ricardo Horta
  • 18 Rúben Neves
  • 15 Rafael Leão
  • 1 Rui Patrício
  • 17 João Mário
  • 20 João Cancelo
  • 23 Matheus Nunes
  • 6 João Palhinha
  • 12 José Sá
  • 24 António Silva
  • 9 André Silva

Switzerland

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 22 F. Schär (D)
  • 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 2 E. Fernandes (M)
  • 15 D. Sow (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 17 R. Vargas (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)
  • 23 X. Shaqiri (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 E. Cömert
  • 6 D. Zakaria
  • 9 H. Seferović
  • 19 N. Okafor
  • 26 A. Jashari
  • 11 R. Steffen
  • 25 F. Rieder
  • 20 F. Frei
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 21 G. Kobel
  • 4 N. Elvedi
  • 24 P. Köhn
  • 12 J. Omlin
  • 14 M. Aebischer

Timeline

  1. Portugal
    17' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos · Assist: João Félix
  2. Portugal
    33' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Pepe · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  3. Switzerland
    43' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Schär

    Foul

  4. Switzerland
    46' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabian Schär · On: E. Comert
  5. Portugal
    51' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos
  6. Switzerland
    54' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: Denis Zakaria
  7. Switzerland
    54' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: H. Seferović
  8. Portugal
    55' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Guerreiro · Assist: G. Ramos
  9. Switzerland
    58' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Akanji
  10. Switzerland
    59' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    E. Comert

    Foul

  11. Switzerland
    66' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Vargas · On: Noah Okafor
  12. Portugal
    67' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos · Assist: João Félix
  13. Portugal
    73' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Félix · On: Cristiano Ronaldo
  14. Portugal
    74' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Otavinho · On: Vitinha
  15. Portugal
    74' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Ramos · On: R. Horta
  16. Portugal
    81' Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Rúben Neves
  17. Portugal
    87' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: R. Leao
  18. Switzerland
    89' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Embolo · On: A. Jashari
  19. Portugal
    90'+2 Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Leao · Assist: R. Guerreiro

Match Stats

Stat Portugal Switzerland
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 449 488
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 9 3
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 372 412
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Ramos' early goals in minutes 17 and 51 set the tone for Portugal’s dominant performance.
  • ▸ Switzerland briefly narrowed the gap with M. Akanji's goal at minute 58, but R. Guerreiro responded immediately to maintain a three-goal lead.