Equalising Header Against Brazil
Steven Zuber heads the equaliser against Brazil as Switzerland earns a 1-1 draw in its first group match of the 2018 World Cup.
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2018 in Switzerland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Switzerland in 2018.
Historical records for Switzerland in 2018
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June
Late Winner Completes Serbia Comeback
Xherdan Shaqiri races through to score a late winner against Serbia, completing Switzerland’s turnaround at the 2018 World Cup.
Long-Range Equaliser Against Serbia
Granit Xhaka strikes from distance to bring Switzerland level against Serbia before the Swiss complete a 2-1 group-stage comeback.
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First World Cup Squad Selection
Zakaria was selected as one of Switzerland's younger midfield options for the 2018 tournament in Russia.
Full-Back Defensive Work Against Brazil
Rodríguez helped limit Brazil's wide attacks during a disciplined opening draw at the Russian World Cup.
Opening World Cup Brazil Draw
Džemaili helped Switzerland compete in the middle third as the team earned a 1-1 draw against Brazil in its opening fixture.
Switzerland Knockout Campaign in Russia
Sommer guarded the Swiss goal during the 2018 finals and faced Sweden in a tight round-of-sixteen elimination.
World Cup Attacking Substitute
Gavranović brought an attacking alternative to the Swiss squad in Russia, supporting a campaign that reached the knockout rounds.
World Cup Right-Back Selection
Lang joined the Swiss defensive contingent at the 2018 finals, providing right-sided cover as Switzerland reached the last sixteen.
Young Centre-Back at Russian Finals
Akanji formed part of Switzerland's central defence at the 2018 World Cup, where the side progressed from a difficult group.
How these records were prepared
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