Switzerland
Odds to win: 50/1
Overview
Switzerland have been one of the most consistent teams at recent major tournaments, reaching the knockout stages of every World Cup and European Championship they have entered since 2006. The Nati play disciplined, organized football with a multicultural squad that reflects the country's diverse population. Swiss football benefits from an excellent youth development system and a domestic league that serves as a launching pad for talent moving to top European clubs. Switzerland's style is compact and defensively sound, with the ability to raise their level in big games, as demonstrated by their famous victory over France at Euro 2020. They are a classic dark horse at every tournament they enter.
Key Players
Granit Xhaka
Midfielder · Bayer Leverkusen
Manuel Akanji
Defender · Manchester City
Breel Embolo
Forward · Monaco
World Cup History
Switzerland have appeared at twelve World Cups, with their best result being a quarterfinal appearance in 1934, 1938, and 1954. In the modern era, they reached the round of 16 in 2006, 2014, and 2018, and the quarterfinals at Euro 2020. Switzerland's elimination of France on penalties at Euro 2020 was one of the greatest upsets in recent European Championship history.
Group B Opponents
Fun Fact
Switzerland's penalty shootout victory over France at Euro 2020, coming back from 3-1 down to win 5-4 on penalties, is considered one of the greatest comeback victories in European Championship history.
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