Match Details:
Date: 24 November 2022
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium
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Preview:
The Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off with Cameroon facing off against Switzerland at the Al Janoub Stadium. Group G is another tough group in the tournament with quality teams, who all can reach the Round of 16 stage. This will be the Swiss side's 12th appearance at the World Cup and their eighth attempt to match 1954's best-ever finish of the quarter-final. Whereas for the Cameroonians, it's their eighth appearance on the global stage despite never qualifying prior to 1982.
Team news:
Cameroon:
No major injuries for Cameroon.
Switzerland:
No major injuries for Switzerland.
Analysis:
Historically speaking Cameroon has been one of the best African teams in the World Cup. They have always managed to create some incredible moments. Under Rigobert Song, the Indomitable Lions have been playing quality fundamental football with what is considered one of the most complete African teams. The X-factor for Cameroon with the duo of André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, have been on fire for their respective clubs.
Similarly, Switzerland has been one of the most solid European teams over the last few major tournaments. They had a magical run in last year’s Euros where they defeated France and reached the quarterfinals of the tournament. Entering the World Cup, the Swiss have been dealing with many defensive issues which have cost them many games.
Probable Starting XIs:
Switzerland:
Yann Sommer (GK); Silvan Widmer, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka(c); Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas; Breel Embolo.
Cameroon: Andre Onana (GK); Enzo Ebosse, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nicolas Nkoulou, Collins Fai; Olivier Ntcham, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Vincent Aboubakar (c); Bryan Mbeumo, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Karl Toko Ekambi
Key Players:
Head-to-Head:
Best 14:
Goalkeepers: Andre Onana, Yann Sommer
Defenders: Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Nicolas Nkoulou, Collins Fai
Midfielders: André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Karl Toko Ekambi, Granit Xhaka’ Xherdan Shaqiri
Strikers: Bryan Mbeumo, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, uben Vargas; Breel Embolo
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