England vs Switzerland UEFA 2024: England is scheduled to play against Switzerland in the quarterfinal match of the UEFA Euro 2024 on July 06 at Merkur Spiel Arena.
The 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship was scheduled to be played between June 24 and July 14 in Germany. With the Round of 16 concluded 8 teams have qualified for the Quarterfinals England, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, Netherlands, and Turkey.
UEFA Euro 2024 England vs Switzerland Preview
England does not doubt the prospect of a quarter-final against Switzerland ahead of this tournament. England won only one out of three matches while two matches resulted in a draw. England defeated Slovakia in the Round of 16 and became one of the eight teams to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Switzerland won one match in the group stages while the other two matches concluded in a draw. They registered a stunning victory against Italy in the round of 16.
“Switzerland was poor in the qualifying games for this tournament. They conceded a lot of goals, scraped through in second place [behind Romania], and won only one of their last seven games,” says Craig King.
“The team that has shown up in the last five tournaments has been the one that has chosen to show itself at this Euros. The building blocks have been in place since 2014, across three managers. Without doubt, this squad is capable of reaching the final,” concluded Craig King.
England vs Switzerland H2H stats
England and Switzerland have met on 27 occasions where England won 19 times while lost three times against Switzerland and five matches resulted in a draw.
England dominated Switzerland in friendly competition in 2018 and 2022 while they also won both meetings in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
England vs Switzerland Injury and Team News
England
Marc Guehi is suspended due to a yellow card, and Ezri Konsa will be the frontrunner to replace in the Starting 11. Walker, Stones, and Kons will be at a center back with Alexander Arnold at the right wing. Bellingham and Foden will be central roles behind Kane and could work in a 3-4-2-1 and the change would go against Switzerland.
Switzerland
The Swizterland had a major blowback over captain Granit Xhaka. He had an adductor injury ahead of this game. Xhaka’s omission will put major pressure on the side as he was the heart of the team in the tournament.
England vs Switzerland Starting 11
England
Pickford (GK), Trippier, Konsa, Stones, Walker, Rice, Mainoo, Foden, Bellingham, Saka, Kane
Switzerland
Sommer (GK), Rodriguez, Akanji, Schar, Aebischer, Freuler, Xhaka, Widmer, Ndoye, Vargas, Breel Embolo
