France Vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2014

France Against Swiss

Games played: 1 W1 D0 L0

World Cup Switzerland v. France 21 Jun 00:00 - Arena Fonte Nova

Games played: 1 W1 D0 L0

Arena  Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Bahia host the 2006 FIFA World Cup runner up in their second match against Switzerland. A easy win over Ecuador (2-1) has put Switzerland in a very contented position. Switzerland and French came face to face at Euro 2004, which result was 3-1 draw. The only time Switzerland win over France was in 1992. Switzerland have not defeated their strong neighbour in previous 5 years.

Karim Benzema has proved to be in a top class scoring 2 goals against Honduras. Yohan Cabaye performance in the last game was crucial in midfield creating spaces and chances. French passing and flawless vision allowed them to attack into deep. But they need to be more concern to their defensive duties against attacking and talent Switzerland.

On the other side, Switzerland has also scored two goals against Ecuador. In the dying seconds of stoppage time, his tackle on Michael Arroyo charged out of defence, survived a flying tackle and started a counter-attack that led to Switzerland scoring the winning goal with the last kick of the game.

Still Switzerland’s central defence is quite an issue that might provide comfort to Benzema to attain more goal scoring chances. Comparing to Swiss players Steve von Bergen, Johan Djourou or Philippe Senderos, Benzema has an excellent capability and a good experience with excellent season at the Bernabeu with Real Madrid.

Swiss also have an important Bayern Munich player Xherdan Shaqiri with the brilliant attacking talent who can be a serious goal risk in French defence.Hence, with Switzerland’s plenty of attacking potentials  Xherdan Shaqiri and Josip Drmic who are capable of troubling Mamadou Sakho, Raphael Varane and Laurent Koscielny and with French striker Benzema, midfielder Yohan Cabaye, defenders- Mamadou Sakho, Raphael Varane and Laurent Koscielny both of them gain 50-50 chances in todays match.

Optional Facts Via Goal.com

1. Switzerland and France last met on 13 June 2006; it was in Stuttgart in their opening game of that year's World Cup. The game ended 0-0; it was their only previous encounter at the World Cup.
2. France are unbeaten in their last five games against Switzerland (W2 D3). The Nati's last win against their neighbours dates back to 27 May 1992 in a friendly played in Lausanne (2-1).
3. Switzerland are yet to beat France in a competitive game (qualifiers + major tournaments), drawing three and losing one (Euro 2004 group stages).
4. The last three games between Switzerland and France have all been drawn and have only produced two goals.
5. France have scored 99 goals in World Cup history. Only four teams (Brazil, Germany, Italy and Argentina) have netted more.
6. In their opening games, both teams enjoyed more possession than they had previously managed in a single World Cup game since 1966 - France (70.8%) and Switzerland (62.16%).