Home » Switzerland vs. Germany expected lineups, starting 11, team news: Shaqiri on the bench, Musiala, Wirtz start Euro 2024 match | Sporting News Australia

Switzerland vs. Germany expected lineups, starting 11, team news: Shaqiri on the bench, Musiala, Wirtz start Euro 2024 match | Sporting News Australia

Switzerland vs. Germany expected lineups, starting 11, team news:  Shaqiri on the bench, Musiala, Wirtz start Euro 2024 match | Sporting News Australia

In the last round of Group A matches at the 2024 UEFA European Championship on Sunday, Germany will look to clinch top spot when they face Switzerland in Frankfurt.

Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign has gotten off to a flying start. The party began with a 5-1 thrashing of Scotland on the first evening, followed by a 2-0 rout of Hungary in the second group game.

They’ve already advanced to the Round of 16, and a point in this game will guarantee them first place in Group A.

The Swiss now have the unenviable task of trying to stop them. Murat Yakin’s side followed up an impressive win against Hungary on Matchday 1, with a more deflated performance in the 1-1 draw against Scotland last time out.

Still, four points sees them sit comfortably in second place and in pole position to progress as runners-up to the second round.

MORE: Euro 2024 schedule and results, updated LIVE | Who will win Euro 2024? Latest odds and predictions

Switzerland vs. Germany predicted lineups, starting 11, team news

Switzerland are expected to have a similar starting XI to the one that was held to a 1-1 draw by Scotland on Wednesday evening, albeit Breel Embolo is getting closer to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff and could be handed a start here to get up to match speed.

Xherdan Shaqiri, who was elevated from the bench and then scored wonderfully against Scotland, would hope to keep his spot; however, head coach Murat Yakin may take a less risky strategy against superior opponents.

Bundesliga winner Granit Xhaka and Augsburg’s Ruben Vargas, who has recovered from a foot issue, and Mainz’s Silvan Widmer are all likely to retain their places in the starting XI, while Newcastle United defender Fabian Schär should also line up at the back despite breaking his nose on Matchday 2.

Meanwhile, defensive midfielder Denis Zakaria has been dealing with a thigh issue, but he is now set to rejoin the Swiss squad and take a place on the bench.

Switzerland starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Sommer (GK) —  Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez — Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer — Ndoye, Vargas —  Embolo

Injured: None
Suspended: None

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann made clear after the win over Hungary that he’s not planning on making many changes for their final group game against Switzerland to keep the rhythm in tact.

One possible change that’s been bandied about is Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schotterbeck coming into central defense, with both Antonio Rudiger and Jonathan Tah on yellow cards.

Maximilian Mittelstadt and Robert Andrich have also been booked, but despite the risk of getting players suspended, Nagelsmann is leaning towards sticking with the same lineup that started the first two games.

That means Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is likely to captain an unchanged XI in Frankfurt, joining Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz in support of Kai Havertz up front.

Germany starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt —   Andrich, Kroos —  Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz — Havertz

Injured: None
Suspended: None

Switzerland vs. Germany live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

Here’s how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

  TV channel Streaming
USA Fox Fubo, Sling, Fox Sports app/website, ViX
Canada CTV,  TSN 4,  TVA Sports TVA+, CTV app
UK BBC Two iPlayer and BBC Sport website
Australia  — Optus Sport
India  Sony Ten 2, 3 JioTV, Sony LIV


USA: Switzerland vs. Germany from Deutsche Bank Park will be televised in the United States on Fox, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial. 

Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.

UK: This Switzerland vs. Germany Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on BBC Two. Streaming can be found on iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

Canada: TSN, CTV and TVA (French) will be providing coverage of this match.

Australia: Australia’s sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.

India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV and Netherlands vs. France can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.

If Switzerland vs. Germany is not available to watch live in your location, or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

WATCH FROM ANYWHERE: Sign up for NordVPN (30-day moneyback guarantee)