Switzerland vs Luxembourg

Switzerland will be aiming for their first victory since June 2024 when they welcome Luxembourg for a friendly match on Tuesday night.

The home side comes into this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland, while Luxembourg heads into the contest with momentum after securing a 1-0 triumph over Sweden, courtesy of Seid Korac's decisive goal.

Switzerland's most recent win dates back to Euro 2024, where they defeated Italy 2-0 in the round of 16. Since then, they have gone eight games without a victory, including a quarter-final elimination against England on penalties.

Murat Yakin's squad endured a disappointing UEFA Nations League campaign, finishing at the bottom of League A’s Group 4 with just two points from six matches, leading to their relegation to League B.

Three of Switzerland's last four games have ended in draws, including their 1-1 result against Northern Ireland last Friday. Their last competitive outing, however, saw them fall 3-2 to Spain in November 2024.

Looking ahead, Switzerland will face Mexico and the United States in friendlies this June before kicking off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Kosovo on September 5. The Swiss have consistently reached the knockout rounds in the last three World Cups and have not failed to qualify for the tournament since 2002, making their potential absence in 2026 highly unlikely.

Meanwhile, Luxembourg will be eager to build on their recent success, having secured a 1-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday, with Korac finding the net in the 23rd minute.

The Red Lions’ Struggles and Recent Resilience

Despite not securing a competitive victory since November 2023, the Red Lions have recently shown they are no easy opponent. Their latest performance against Sweden was particularly impressive, especially for a team ranked 92nd in the world by FIFA.

Luxembourg’s World Cup Ambitions

Luxembourg has yet to qualify for a World Cup finals, but their journey to the 2026 tournament will kick off in September with a match against Northern Ireland.

Historical Challenges Against Switzerland

The national team has suffered defeats in their last two encounters with Switzerland, including a narrow 1-0 loss in their most recent meeting back in November 2011. Overall, they’ve only managed five wins in their last 35 matches against Tuesday’s opponents.