Switzerland, one of Europe’s strongest national teams, surprisingly competes in UEFA Nations League Division B.
In the opening match of the new edition, the Swiss Crusaders traveled to face North Macedonia and delivered a commanding 3-0 victory as expected.
Fabian Frei broke the deadlock midway through the first half, and later Amine Amadou secured a brace to seal the win.
With three points, Switzerland tops Group B1, ahead of Slovenia and Scotland, who played out a goalless draw in their Saturday fixture.
UEFA Nations League 2026-27
North Macedonia – Switzerland 0:3 (0:2)
Goals: Frei 22′ (0:1); Amadou 41′ (0:2), 74′ (0:3)
North Macedonia: Dimitrievski; Ilievski B. (Stoychevski A., 75′); Herrera S.; Zaikov (Melhichi, 56′); Musliu; Gashtarov (until 47′); Kostadinov T. (Mitrovski, 46′); Bardi; Elmas; Miovski (Omerajiki, 56′); Rastoder (Elezi, 46′)
Substitutions: Elezi (46′), Mitrovski (46′), Melhichi (56′), Omerajiki (56′), Stoychevski A. (75′)
Reserves: Taleski; Shishkovski; Alioski; Mladenovski; Atanasov; Doriev; Maleski
Yellow cards: Ilievski B. 36′, Bardi 43′, Gashtarov 49′, Omerajiki 78′
Red cards: Gashtarov 47′
Switzerland: Kobel; Elvedi; Akanji; Rodriguez R. (Britschgi, 63′); Atekame; Fa. Rieder (Sanchez A., 75′); Frei; Manzambi (Sou J., 63′); Yashari A.; N’Doye D. (Ebisher, 75′); Amadou (Boteli, 86′)
Substitutions: Britschgi (63′), Sou J. (63′), Ebisher (75′), Sanchez A. (75′), Boteli (86′)
Reserves: Mvogo; Keller M.; Bayrami Ad.; Djumert; Sierro; Monteiro J-l; Itten
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