World Cup qualifiers 2026: Switzerland-Slovenia, likely lineups

The kickoff at 8:45 p.m. for Switzerland–Slovenia, a match valid for the second round of Group B of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. The Swiss overwhelmed Kosovo in the opener while Slovenia drew 2-2 at home against Sweden.

The hosts are clear favorites, although the guests have not lost in six consecutive matches. Embolo is Switzerland’s offensive mainstay along with Ndoye and Vargas in the center.

The hosts are favored.

Slovenia lines up Sesko as a central point, Stojanovic, Lovric and Sturm on the trequartista line, Petrovic and Zeljkovic in front of the defense.

Switzerland’s Sesko is favored.

Switzerland-Slovenia, the likely lineups
Switzerland (4-3-3): Kobel; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka, Sierro; Ndoye, Vargas, Embolo. All: Yakin.
Slovenia (4-2-3-1): Oblak; Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza; Petrovic, Zeljkovic; Stojanovic, Lovric, Sturm; Sesko. All: Kek