Switzerland will take on Cameroon in a Group G fixture to kick off their World Cup campaign on Thursday. It’s a 10:00 am GMT kick-off at Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah. Let’s take a quick look at official Switzerland vs Cameroon lineup and gather the latest team news.
Switzerland vs Cameroon | Group G
Date: Thursday, 24 November 2022
Kickoff-Time: 11:00 am Swiss Time | 11:00 am Cameroon Time
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
Live: FS1, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, ITV1, ITV Hub, SRF
Switzerland’s Confirmed Lineup vs Cameroon
| Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Manager | Murat Yakin |
| Goalkeeper | Yann Sommer |
| Defender | Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez |
| Midfielder | Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas |
| Forward | Embolo |
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is in good touch this season. The Swiss skipper will be a key piece in the midfield alongside veteran compatriot Xherdan Shaqiri. Monaco striker Breel Embolo will lead the offensive line.
Team News:
Murat Yakin has no injury concerns before their World Cup opener against Cameroon.
Cameroon’s Confirmed Lineup vs Switzerland
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Rigobert Song |
| Goalkeeper | Andre Onana |
| Defender | Fai, Castelletto, N’Koulou, Tolo |
| Midfielder | Anguissa, Gouet, Hongla |
| Forward | Mbeumo, Choupo-Moting, Ekambi |
Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will look to continue his goal-scoring form.
Team News:
Napoli midfielder Zambo Anguissa is carrying a slight knock. However, he has recovered and is in the Cameroon XI against Switzerland.
