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Switzerland national football team
World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 20, 2014 at 8pm UK
 
France national football team

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Dzemaili (81'), Xhaka (87')
FT(HT: 0-3)
Giroud (17'), Matuidi (18'), Valbuena (40'), Benzema (67'), Sissoko (73')
Reaction
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Steve von Bergen ruled out of World Cup
Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen is sidelined for the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his eye socket against France.
Jun 21, 18:57
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Mamadou Sakho plays down injury fears
France defender Mamadou Sakho dismisses fears concerning his fitness following the team's victory over Switzerland at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 12:20
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Raphael Varane hails "fantastic" France
Raphael Varane hails France's "fantastic" performance during Friday's 5-2 win over Switzerland at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 12:00
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Karim Benzema impressed by spirit in France squad
Karim Benzema believes that France are benefiting from a strong team spirit at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 03:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Johan Djourou: 'Switzerland made it easy for France'
Johan Djourou believes that it was easy for France as Switzerland suffered a 5-2 defeat to their Group E rivals on Friday.
Jun 21, 03:10
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Moussa Sissoko confident of France success
Moussa Sissoko says that France can have a successful World Cup, following their 5-2 victory over Switzerland.
Jun 21, 01:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ottmar Hitzfeld disappointed by France defeat
Ottmar Hitzfeld expresses his disappointment following Switzerland's World Cup defeat against France.
Jun 21, 01:24
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Didier Deschamps praises 'incredible' France
France manager Didier Deschamps plays down his side's chances of winning the World Cup, despite their impressive start to the tournament.
Jun 21, 00:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steve von Bergen taken to hospital following blow to head
Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen is receiving treatment for a suspected fractured cheekbone after receiving a blow to the head against France at the World Cup.
Jun 20, 21:19

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole rates all of the players involved in France's 5-2 destruction of Switzerland in Group E of the World Cup.

Analysis

Sports Mole offers an analysis of France's 5-2 demolition of Switzerland in Group E of the World Cup in Brazil.

Match Report

France close in on a place in the last 16 at the World Cup following a 5-2 win over Switzerland.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you all of the live action as Switzerland take on France in Group E of the World Cup in Brazil.

HT Report

France cruise to a 3-0 half-time lead over Switzerland in their World Cup match, despite missing a penalty.

Team News

France and Switzerland both make two changes to their starting lineups for their Group E clash at the World Cup.

Preview

Sports Mole takes a look at Friday's vital clash between Switzerland and France in Group E at the World Cup.

Build-up
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Didier Deschamps: Yohan Cabaye "totally fit" for Switzerland
Didier Deschamps says that Yohan Cabaye is "totally fit" to start France's World Cup clash with Switzerland.
Jun 20, 05:53
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Didier Deschamps wary of "quality" Switzerland
Didier Deschamps says that Switzerland boast enough "quality" to stifle France in their World Cup clash in Salvador.
Jun 20, 05:23
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Gokhan Inler warns France over "relaxed" Switzerland
Gokhan Inler tells France to expect a more "relaxed" Switzerland team ahead of their World Cup clash in Salvador.
Jun 20, 05:02
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Didier Deschamps: 'Olivier Giroud ready to impress'
Didier Deschamps insists that Olivier Giroud is not feeling down after starting on the bench for France's World Cup opener last week.
Jun 20, 03:07
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Hitzfeld: 'Switzerland will defend against France'
Ottmar Hitzfeld suggests that his Switzerland team will set up defensively to combat the threat of France.
Jun 19, 21:34
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Patrice Evra: 'France squad united'
France defender Patrice Evra believes that the squad is showing a good spirit and there have been no problems so far at the World Cup.
Jun 19, 12:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Michael Pont hails 'flawless' France
Switzerland assistant coach Michael Pont says that France are a flawless team ahead of Friday's clash with Les Bleus.
Jun 19, 02:28
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Xherdan Shaqiri: 'Switzerland will make it tough for France'
Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri claims that Les Bleus will find it tough to break down Ottmar Hitzfeld's side when the two face off next Wednesday in Salvador.
Jun 15, 22:31
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