The Switzerland men’s national team maintained its perfect record in the UEFA Nations League, securing a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in Lucerne on October 6, 2026. This result marks the team’s fourth win in the competition, keeping them firmly at the top of their group despite the promotion to League A remaining mathematically unconfirmed.
Breakthrough Goals in Lucerne
Switzerland’s offense capitalized on defensive lapses by the visitors to secure the win. The scoring opened just before halftime when North Macedonia’s Visar Musliu misjudged a pass from teammate Ezgjan Alioski. Fabian Rieder intercepted the ball and converted the chance, marking his second goal in 37 international appearances.
The Swiss side continued to press in the second half, though they missed several opportunities in the opening ten minutes following the restart. The lead doubled in the 70th minute when North Macedonia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski failed to control an attempt from Johan Manzambi. Ten minutes later, the Swiss sealed the victory after the North Macedonian defense lost possession, allowing Dan Ndoye to strike a shot into the top-right corner of the net to complete the 3-0 scoreline.
Goalkeeping Stability in the Absence of Kobel
Yvon Mvogo, the Lorient goalkeeper, started the match for Switzerland in place of Gregor Kobel. The team confirmed that Kobel was not included in the selection as he is required to return to his club, Borussia Dortmund, for Bundesliga commitments on Friday. Mvogo faced little pressure throughout the evening, as the North Macedonian attack failed to register a shot on target.
Standings and Path to Promotion
While Switzerland remains undefeated in the campaign, their promotion to League A is not yet clinched. This follows a 2-1 victory for Slovenia over Scotland in the same group, which keeps the pressure on the Swiss squad. The team’s next fixture is scheduled for mid-November, where they will travel to face Slovenia. Following that, Murat Yakin’s side will conclude their Nations League campaign at home in St. Gallen against Scotland.
