Switzerland returned to the World Cup in 2022, looking to improve on their 2018 knockout-round exit. Under Murat Yakin, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Switzerland's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
Switzerland showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they fell to Portugal in the Round of 16. Portugal proved to be a step too far, and Switzerland's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
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1–6 vs Portugal conceded 9 in 4 matches.
Breel Embolo led Switzerland's attack with 2 goals at the 2022 World Cup.
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Schär booked twice 4 cards in a single match vs Serbia.
The tactical mind behind Switzerland's 2022 campaign. Leading Switzerland at his first World Cup 2 wins, 2 losses under Yakin.
Under Murat Yakin, Switzerland employed an aggressive style that caught opponents off guard. The team's reliance on quick counter-attacks and set pieces allowed them to capitalize on their chances against weaker teams.
