Scaloni, take note: Switzerland thrashed Jordan before the World Cup | OneFootball

With the countdown to the 2026 World Cup underway, Switzerland made a very strong impression by defeating Jordan 4-1 in a friendly played at Kybunpark. The match was also closely followed by the Argentina national team: the Arab side will be their final opponent in Group J of the 2026 World Cup.

The team led by Murat Yakin settled much of the contest during the first half. With a clinical attacking display and by taking advantage of their opponent’s defensive weaknesses, they built a lead that proved decisive before halftime.

The three-goal advantage came thanks to efficiency from the spot and a great team move. Breel Embolo and Granit Xhaka converted two penalties awarded after VAR reviews, while Dan Ndoye added the other with a finish of the highest quality to make it 2-0 at the time.

After the break, the Asian side showed a different version of itself. The changes introduced by the coaching staff improved the team’s overall play and allowed for an immediate reaction that raised hopes of cutting the deficit on the scoreboard.

Seven minutes into the second half, Fakhouri pulled one back with a powerful shot inside the near post. That goal reflected the improvement Jordan showed after the break, with greater passing accuracy and better movement in attack.

Despite the defeat, Abu Laila was one of the standout performers of the match. The goalkeeper kept his team in it with six crucial saves and prevented the final margin from becoming even wider.

However, the comeback was not enough to put the result in doubt. Just as the Asian side was trying to get closer again, Switzerland found space and wrapped up the friendly in the 34th minute through a goal by Christian Fassnacht.

After this match, Jordan will close out its preparations against Colombia on June 7 in San Diego. Later, on the 17th, it will begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Austria in its opening Group J match. It will then face Algeria on June 23 and close the group stage against the Argentina national team on the 27th in Texas.

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