2022 FIFA World Cup TV & Online Broadcast Guide for Switzerland

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The Rossocrociati make it to one more World Cup trying to re-live their glory of old, even if their group might be quite complicated.

TV and Online Rights to watch Switzerland's FIFA World Cup games

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive Swiss rights to the 2022 World Cup. SRG SSR has rights to air all 64 matches of the tournament in Qatar and has scheduled them on its linear television networks SRF and RSI. The 2022 World Cup on SRG SSR in Switzerland is also set to be streamed live on OTT services Play Suisse and SRF Play for viewers on the web and mobile devices. Programming includes World Cup highlights, analysis and magazine shows.

About Switzerland in World Cup history

This will be Switzerland's 12th World Cup appearance. The Nati made their debut in the competiton back in 1934, where they finished seventh in the tournament. The Swiss side has made it to the last eight teams in the tournament three times, but they have not accomplished that feat since 1954, when they played as hosts.In fact, three of their last four FIFA World Cup appearances have ended in the Round of 16.

Who is Switzerland's coach for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Former Swiss player Murat Yakin will lead Switzerland to the World Cup. Yakin was a Swiss international in 49 games, playing the 2004 UEFA Euro with the Rossocrociati. He has won Swiss Super League titles with Basel and he also led Thun to a crown back in 2010. This will be his first major tournament in charge of the Swiss side, following Vladimir Petkovic's exit after the 2021 UEFA Euro.

Switzerland's expectations ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The Swiss side is by no means a favorite to win the World Cup, but they could be categorized as a "dark horse" if they can get past the Round of 16, which has represented a major hurdle for them in the past. Sharing this group with one of the top contenders to win the crown will make things even more complicated, but seeing this team making it past the group stage would be adequate...the main thing for them will be to find a way to end their Round of 16 hoodoo, which will rely heavily on what team they get to face.

Switzerland: Key players for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Xherdan Shaqiri is the team's heart and soul, even if he had a year full of struggles in the MLS. Shaqiri will be crucial with his speed and long-distance shots, and even if he has lost some of his pace due to his age he is still the most prolific scorer for Switzerland in recent years, and that fact alone allows us to think of him as a major threat to their opponents.

The second most relevant footballer in the team is Haris Seferovic, who will try to carry their offensive weight when Shaqiri is not around. Seferovic has scored 25 goals for his country, and his years of experience in front of goal have made him the perfect partner for the wide variety of attackers that have joined him up front.

Last, but not least, team captain Granit Xhaka will command the team from midfield with his years of experience and while living one of the best moments in his career as an Arsenal player. Xhaka embodies everything Switzerland stands for with his precise passes and long shots, and his leadership will be key to see the Swiss side reaching their goals in the tournament.

Switzerland's roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers: Yann Sommer, Jonas Omlin, Gregor Kobel, Philipp Köhn.

Defenders: Ricardo Rodríguez, Fabian Schär, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Eray Cömert.

Midfielders: Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria, Djibril Sow, Renato Steffen, Fabian Frei, Michel Aebischer, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder.

Strikers: Haris Seferovic, Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas, Christian Fassnacht, Noah Okafor.

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Switzerland's 2022 FIFA World Cup schedule

Switzerland was drawn in Group G alongside five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil, Serbia, and Cameroon. The major game for the "Swiss Army" will undoubtedly take place against Brazil on November 28, but the crucial match for Yakin's men will come against Serbia, who could be considered as the other capable team of claiming the second spot of the group. That match will put an end to their run in the Group Stage on December 2.