Qatar vs Switzerland confirmed line-ups and full groups

Qatar face Switzerland in Santa Clara on Saturday with the possibility to prime the standings early on of their World Cup Group B campaigns.

Canada’s draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday means one of many groups can transfer into pole place.

The percentages lie closely in favour of Switzerland, who will fancy themselves to make a robust begin within the event.

However the 2022 hosts are able to springing a shock.

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Qatar staff information

Ahmed Fathy replaces Assim Madibo in midfield in Qatar’s one change from their 0-0 draw with El Salvador in Los Angeles on June 6.

Left-winger Akram Afif, who performs for Qatar Stars League membership Al Sadd, is a two-time Asian Footballer of the 12 months.

Qatar beginning XI: Mahmoud Abunada, Ayoub Al Oui, Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Homam El Amin, Jassem Gaber, Assim Madibo, Issa Laye, Edmílson Junior, Yusuf Abdurisag, Akram Afif

Qatar substitutes: Meshaal Barsham, Lucas Mendes, Abdulaziz Hatem, Ahmed Alaa, Mohammed Muntari, Hassan Al Haydos, Karim Boudiaf, Ahmed Al Ganehi, Sultan Al Brake, Almoez Ali, Ahmed Fathy, Salah Zakaria, Tahsin Mohammed, Al Hashmi Al Hussain, Mohammad Al Mannai

Switzerland football manager Murat Yakin

Switzerland staff information

Switzerland make three alterations from their 1-1 draw with Australia in San Diego every week in the past, bringing in midfielder Denis Zakaria and forwards Breel Embolo and Ruben Vargas.

Embolo joined the squad late as a result of the previous Swiss Footballer of the 12 months’s visa approval was delayed. Silvan Widmer, Zeki Amdouni and Eray Comert transfer to the bench.

Switzerland beginning XI: Gregor Kobel, Denis Zakaria, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Michel Aebischer, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas

Switzerland substitutes: Yvon Mvogo, Miro Muheim, Silvan Widmer, Johan Manzambi, Ardon Jashari, Djibril Sow, Christian Fassnacht, Eray Comert, Noah Okafor, Marvin Keller, Fabian Rieder, Zeki Amdouni, Aurele Amenda, Luca Jaquez, Cedric Itten