Indomitable Lions in Swiss’ route

Switzerland hope to secure early points in a tough Group G when they face Cameroon in their World Cup opener on Thursday after a year of solid performances on the European stage.

The Swiss reached the Euro 2020 quarter-finals before losing a penalty shootout to Spain. They also finished ahead of Italy in their World Cup qualifying group to avoid the playoffs.

Cameroon possess the attacking talent of players such as Napoli's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, however, with Granit Xhaka anchoring the midfield and Xherdan Shaqiri commanding the flank, Switzerland are expected to dominate Cameroon – who are considered the least likely side in the section to reach the round of 16.

Cameroon will aim to at least get another World Cup victory this time as the Indomitable Lions have gone out at the group stage of all the World Cups they have played in since their 1990 exploits, when they dazzled by reaching the quarter-finals, winning only one of 15 matches.