The Swiss are usually a safe bet to do well at a major tournament, reaching the knockout stages before coming up short against one of the stronger nations.
Though, with this likely to be a last World Cup for the likes of Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez and Remo Freuler, could this be the year when Switzerland better their best-ever quarter-final finish?
Murat Yakin’s side are favourites to top a group which contains host nation Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina, but know victory in their opening game is vital.
Qatar are competing at just their second-ever World Cup finals, having hosted the previous edition…
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