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Switzerland play Cameroon in Group G of the World Cup in Qatar.
Granit Xhaka will hope to carry over his form for Arsenal to Qatar, while the Indomitable Lions will lean on Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting up top.
The Swiss came unstuck against Sweden in the last 16 at Russia 2018 and will be confident they can advance to at least that stage, likely competing against Serbia with the tournament’s favourites Brazil tipped to win the group.
While Cameroon are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2014 when they were knocked out at the group stage and they have not gone further than this since 1990 when they made it to the quarter-finals.
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Switzerland vs Cameroon
Cameroon were minutes away from their World Cup dreams evaporating as they contested their play-off with Algeria earlier this year. But with Karl Toko Ekambi’s dramatic last-minute winner, the Indomitable Lions nicked a place in Qatar courtesy of away goals.
Captained by ex-Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar, Cameroon finished third in their home Africa Cup of Nations at the start of 2022, missing out on a place in the final on penalties to Egypt – another African team not present in Qatar.
While they did not qualify for Russia four years ago, they were grouped with Brazil back in 2014, losing 4-1 in their final game having lost all three encounters – the other two to Mexico and Croatia.
They also disappointed in South Africa in 2010 but armed this year with some powerful forwards and one of the world’s most promising young goalkeepers in ex-Ajax player and current Inter Milan shotstopper Andre Onana, Cameroon could surprise many in the winter World Cup.
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2022 08:50
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Switzerland vs Cameroon: Odds and prediction
Prediction
Switzerland have the edge on paper but Cameroon are a useful outfit who can put up a competitive fight in Group G, especially given their pedigree in attack and their outstanding goalkeeper. Switzerland 1-1 Cameroon.
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2022 08:45
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Switzerland vs Cameroon
The Group G match kicks off at 10am GMT at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah.
What TV channel is it on and how can I watch online?
It will be shown live on ITV 1, with coverage starting at 9am, as well as online on ITV X.
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2022 08:40
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Switzerland vs Cameroon: Early team news
Switzerland have named four goalkeeprs in their squad due to fitness concerns over Yann Sommer.
Kevin Mbabu and Steven Zuber are injured and are not involved in the World Cup.
Cameroon are expected to have a full squad to choose from, with capain Vincent Aboubakar set to lead the line.
Switzerland: Kobel, Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas, Embolo.
Cameroon: Onana, Fai, N’Koulou, Castelleto, Tolo, Anguissa, Ntcham, Mbeumo, Choupo-Moting, Ekambi, Aboubakar.
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2022 08:35
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Good morning
Hello and welcome to day five of the World Cup, which kicks off this morning with Switzerland vs Cameroon.
Granit Xhaka will hope to carry over his form for Arsenal to Qatar, while the Indomitable Lions will lean on Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting up top.
The Swiss came unstuck against Sweden in the last 16 at Russia 2018 and will be confident they can advance to at least that stage, likely competing against Serbia with the tournament’s favourites Brazil tipped to win the group.
While Cameroon are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2014 when they were knocked out at the group stage and they have not gone further than this since 1990 when they made it to the quarter-finals.
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Jamie Braidwood24 November 2022 08:30