Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to secure their first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1938 and book a place in the last 16. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a brilliant run and assist from Johan Manzambi. Just 46 seconds into the second half, Dan Ndoye doubled Switzerland’s lead…
Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice as Switzerland secured a commanding World Cup victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a group stage clash, scoring all four goals in a dramatic final 20 minutes. The breakthrough came in the 74th minute when substitute Johan Manzambi volleyed home less than three minutes…
Boualem Khoukhi scored deep into stoppage time as Qatar rescued a draw against Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Qatar claimed their first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history after a last-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in San Francisco. Switzerland looked set for victory after Breel Embolo converted a penalty in…
Swiss forward Breel Embolo missed his team’s departure after US travel authorisation was placed under review. Switzerland’s World Cup squad travelled to the United States without striker Breel Embolo after his ESTA travel authorisation was unexpectedly placed under further review. The Swiss Football Federation said Embolo’s approval had initially been granted but was later flagged…
Switzerland adopted new measures against Russia. The Federal Council decided to ban the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Announcement of the Ban The Federal Council announced the decision on February 25, 2026. They set the ban to start on April 25, 2026. Additionally, they allowed a transitional period until the end of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrives in Davos, Switzerland. He leads Nigeria’s team at the 56th World Economic Forum. This event runs from January 19 to 23, 2026. Moreover, Shettima comes from Conakry, Guinea. He represented President Bola Tinubu at a presidential inauguration there. Officials welcome him upon arrival. Arrival and Purpose Shettima touches down on…
