LIVE: Switzerland vs Cameroon – World Cup 2022

The Premier League trio of Manuel Akanji, Granit Xhaka and Fabian Schar are all in the form of their lives.

In qualifying, the Rossocrociati were unbeaten in their eight games and topped a group which contained four time World Champions Italy.

The Swiss reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020, eliminating France in the process.

They have not reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup since hosting the event in 1954 and will feel that they can match that achievement in Qatar.

President of the Cameroon football federation Samuel Eto’o has sent his well-wishes to the side.

This is the first World Cup since 1994 that the Indomitable Lions are playing in without the presence of former Barcelona star Eto’o who represented them at the 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2014 tournaments.

Cameroon coach Rigobert Song has vowed that his side will fight hard today and go for a win. With several players in their team playing in high-profile leagues, the Indomitable Lions are capable of causing an upset.

“Switzerland will see our fire tomorrow,” said Song during the pre-match news conference on Wednesday.

Song said his team have taken inspiration from Saudi Arabia who inflicted a shock 2-1 defeat upon pre-tournament favourites Argentina earlier in the week.

“We don’t mind the rankings, they’re just on paper. Who knew Saudi Arabia would beat Argentina? We’re fully fit and focused. Our pedigree will be known tomorrow,” added the  coach.

-al jazeera