Switzerland
As it happened: Dominant Japan through to quarter-finals, European powerhouse Norway sent packing
After a rare World Cup-free day, the round of 16 kicks off in New Zealand with the first places in the quarter-finals up for grabs.
- by Marnie Vinall
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World Cup LIVE: Swiss hit for six as new star is born, Ronaldo denies Saudi move
Portugal will face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals after Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up, scored a stunning hat-trick.
- by James Polson
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Who needs Ronaldo? Portugal thrash Switzerland 6-1 with superstar benched
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat-trick to lead Portugal to a big win and into the World Cup quarter-finals.
- by Steve Douglas
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Have we already seen the best goal of the World Cup?
Brazil’s Richarlison stunned Serbia and millions worldwide with the second goal of his double to get the tournament favourites off to a winning start.
‘Very proud of him’: Swiss-born son of Socceroos legend could follow in dad’s footsteps
Liam Chipperfield was just a toddler when he watched his father, Scott, rack up league titles in Switzerland with FC Basel. Now he’s carrying on the family tradition - and it may yet continue in green and gold, too.
- by Vince Rugari
England romp to World Cup with 10-0 win, Swiss win to send Italy to play-offs
Italy’s soccer-mad fans might be starting to fear the worst as their team has been sent back to the play-offs, where they missed World Cup qualification in 2018. But there will be no such issues for England supporters.
World champs France out of Euros after thrilling shootout caps 14-goal day
Spain recovered from a bizarre own goal to beat Croatia 5-3 before Switzerland fought back from 3-1 down to eliminate the 2016 finalists on penalties.
- by Reuters
Swiss and Danes qualify for Euros as Italy score nine against Armenia
Switzerland and Denmark are the latest nations to secure their spots at Euro 2020 and Italy have finished their qualifying campaign with a 9-1 win.
Liverpool sign Switzerland forward Shaqiri on long-term deal
Liverpool have boosted their attacking options with the signing of Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City.
Federer hits out at 'lethargic' Swiss team following World Cup exit
Switzerland are the sixth-best soccer team in the world but Roger Federer said his "lethargic" countrymen got what they deserved after their loss to Sweden.
- by Pritha Sarkar
FIFA World Cup: Sweden win scrappy Swiss encounter
Sweden barged their way into the World Cup quarter-finals thanks to Emil Forsberg's heavily deflected shot.
- by Simon Jennings
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