Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Following a routine 2-0 win over Serbia, Brazil will look to cement top position in Group G when they take on Switzerland at Stadium 974. The Selecao impressed in their World Cup opener, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as the main favourites to lift the trophy. With no fresh injury worries to report, Brazil boss Tite is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed the Serbs.
The Rossocrociati, on the other hand, defeated Cameroon thanks to Breel Embolo’s goal, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Monday’s showdown. Given Brazil’s display in the triumph over Dragan Stojkovic’s men, home win should be considered. Murat Yakin is likely to stick to the 4-3-3 formation, with Shaqiri, Embolo, and Vargas up front. It has to be noted that the two teams played out a 1-1 draw at the 2018 World Cup finals.
Highlighted Player (Neymar):
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar who plays for PSG as a winger. The pacey footballer, who is capable of playing as a centre forward as well, is well known his creativity, passing and finishing. Neymar was born in Mogi das Cruzes on 5 February, 1992 and he began his senior career at Santos. After scoring 54 goals in 103 appearances for the Brazilian outfit, he joined Barcelona in 2013.
The Brazilian ace signed a five-year deal with the Catalan outfit and he has been playing for the La Liga giants ever since. Neymar the 2014/2015 Champions League trophy with Barcelona and that is considered his biggest success. It has to be noted that he clinched the FIFA Club World Cup trophy with Barca as well.
Speaking of his international career, the Barcelona star made his Brazil debut on 10 August, 2010 against USA and it has to be noted that he scored on his debut. In 2013 he won FIFA Confederations Cup with the Brazilian national team. Neymar was born on 5 February, 1992.
Highlighted Team (Switzerland):
While missing the first ever World Cup, Switzerland played at next four, reaching the quarter-finals on three occasions, but they were unable to repeat the success in next six appearances. Nati reached the first knockout stage in 1994, 2006 and 2014, but they couldn’t make the next step.
When it comes to their European Championship appearances, the situation is even worse, as the team only qualified for the 1996, 2004 and 2016 finals, while they automatically qualified for the 2008 tournament together with co-hosts Austria. Switzerland national team of late have profited from the multicultural environment, as they appear to have closed the gap behind top European sides and also adopted a more adventurous style of play.
The new generation is probably the most talented yet, with players like Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Ricardo Rodriguez and Valon Behrami all held in high regard. Nati now have a unique chance to try and reach the closing stages of a major tournament as their key men are either at their peak or will be there in the next couple of years.