Switzerland x Sweden: where to watch live and probable lineups for the European Qualifiers gamePor Thiago Lemos
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Switzerland and Sweden face off this Saturday, November 15th, at 4:45 pm (Brasília time) – 8:45 pm local time in Switzerland and 8:45 pm local time in Sweden –, at the Stade de Geneve, in Lancy, in the penultimate round of Group B of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Swiss team leads the group with 10 points and remains undefeated in the competition. The match will be broadcast live on SporTV.
Switzerland has three wins and one draw in the four rounds played. The results include 4-0 victories over Kosovo, 3-0 against Slovenia and 2-0 against Sweden itself. The draw was 0-0 with Slovenia.
Sweden only has one point, obtained in the 2-2 draw against Slovenia in the opening round. The team needs a victory to maintain its chances of qualifying.
- Main referee: Erik Lambrechts, from Belgium.
- Assistants: Jo De Weirdt and Kevin Monteny, both Belgians.
- VAR: Bram Van Driessche and Bert Put, from Belgium.
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Current position in Group B
Switzerland occupies first place with 10 points. The team won three matches and drew one.
Sweden is at the bottom of the group. The only point came from the draw in the debut.
Other teams in the group include Slovenia and Kosovo. Partial results define the final stretch.
Probable team lineups
Coach Murat Yakin should select Switzerland with Kobel in goal. The defense has Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji and Rodríguez.
In the middle, Rieder, Xhaka and Sow form the trio. The attack has Ndoye, Vargas and Embolo.
Sweden, under the command of Graham Potter, lines Johansson up on goal. Lagerbielke, Hisen and Lindelof make up the defense.
Karlstrom, Ayari, Svensson and Gudmundsson play in midfield. Nygren and Elanga lead the charge.
Switzerland Recent History
The Swiss team started the qualifiers with an impressive 4-0 victory over Kosovo. The game took place in the first round.
They then defeated Slovenia 3-0. The match highlighted the team’s offensive power.
The direct confrontation with Sweden ended 2-0 for the Swiss. The result reinforced the lead.
The goalless draw against Slovenia maintained their unbeaten record. The defense did not concede goals in three games.
Swedish national team challenges
Sweden drew 2-2 in the opening round with Slovenia. The game showed defensive weaknesses.
In the following rounds, the team did not score any more points. The defeats piled pressure on the coach.
The need for victory in Lancy is urgent for Sweden. A defeat could eliminate the chances of a place.
Stream details and location
The Stade de Geneve hosts the duel in Lancy. The stadium has a capacity for around 30 thousand fans.
Transmission takes place exclusively on SporTV on closed TV. There are no options on open channels.
Belgian refereeing controls the entire game. VAR guarantees review of controversial moves.
Expectations for the confrontation
Switzerland enters as favorites for their undefeated campaign. The team seeks to consolidate leadership in the group.
Sweden bets on counterattacks with Elanga and Nygren. The defense needs to contain the Swiss attack.
The result directly influences the classification. The penultimate round defines final positions.
The match takes place under typical November weather conditions in Switzerland, with low temperatures and possibleility of rain, which can affect the pitch and the pace of the game. Players like Xhaka, the Swiss captain, and Lindelof, a Swedish reference, are key players on the field.
Switzerland trained during the week focusing on ball possession, while Sweden prioritized quick transitions. Statistics show that Switzerland has 65% average possession in the qualifiers, compared to Sweden’s 48%. Switzerland scored a total of nine goals, without conceding any. Sweden scored two goals and conceded eight. These numbers highlight the contrast between the campaigns.







