Frank Christian
England is set to clash with Switzerland at Dusseldorf’s Merkur Spiel-Arena in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Both teams have displayed strong performances leading up to this crucial match.
Despite initial criticism, Gareth Southgate’s England team showed resilience in a dramatic comeback victory against Slovakia in the Round of 16, with Jude Bellingham’s spectacular bicycle-kick goal as a highlight.
Switzerland, on the other hand, has been on an impressive winning streak, notably defeating reigning champions Italy in the previous round. With players like Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas leading the charge, Murat Yakin’s squad aims to make history by reaching their first major tournament semifinal.
Stay tuned with The Sporting News for live updates, commentary, and highlights from the England vs. Switzerland match.
Current Live Score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| England | — | |
| Switzerland | — |
Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf
Referee: Daniele Orsato (ITA)
Starting Lineups:
England (3-4-2-1, right to left): 1. Pickford (GK) — 2. Walker, 5. Stones, 14. Konsa — 12. Trippier, 26. Mainoo 4. Rice, 7. Saka — 11. Foden, 10. Bellingham — 9. Kane.
Switzerland (3-4-2-1, right to left): 1. Sommer (GK) — 22. Schar, 5. Akanji 13. Rodriguez — 26. Rieder, 10. Xhaka, 8. Freuler, 20. Aebischer — 19. Ndoye, 17. Vargas — 7. Embolo.
Live Updates and Match Highlights
45 minutes before kickoff: Phil Foden shares insights into England’s strategies and expectations for the game against Switzerland.
1 hour before kickoff: Switzerland finalizes its lineup with attacking options while England sets up with Ezri Konsa in the starting XI.
1 hr 20 mins before kickoff: Gareth Southgate might utilize a back three formation to spark a performance improvement from the England squad.
1 hr 40 mins before kickoff: Despite underwhelming performances so far, England aims to find their form against Switzerland, who have been a formidable force in the tournament.
2 hours before kickoff: England faces a tough challenge against a competitive Switzerland team, hoping to progress to the Euro 2024 semifinals.
Kickoff Time Information
The match between England and Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals will start at 6 p.m. local time in Dusseldorf.
Check out the kickoff times in major territories around the world below:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Jul. 6 | 12 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Jul. 6 | 9 a.m. PT |
| UK | Sat, Jul. 6 | 5 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun, Jul. 7 | 2 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, Jul. 6 | 9:30 p.m. IST |
Lineups and Team News
Center-back Marc Guehi is suspended for England, with Ezri Konsa being his replacement. Changes are expected in the lineup formation with Jude Bellingham set to start in midfield.### England’s Lineup
– Stones, Konsa, Trippier, Mainoo, Rice, Saka, Foden, Bellingham, Kane.
– **England subs (max 15):** Ramsdale (GK), Henderson (GK), Shaw, Alexander-Arnold, Dunk, Gallagher, Toney, Gordon, Watkins, Bowen, Eze, Gomez, Palmer, Wharton.
The upcoming match is poised to feature a compelling midfield clash between Declan Rice from England and Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka, who is expected to recover from a minor adductor issue.
Swiss coach Murat Yakin will see Silvan Widmer return from suspension as Fabian Rieder is selected as the right wingback for Switzerland.
### Switzerland Starting Lineup
– Sommer (GK) – Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez – Rieder, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer – Ndoye, Vargas – Embolo.
– **Switzerland subs (max 15):** Mvogo (GK), Kobel (GK), Stergiou, Widmer, Elvedi, Zakaria, Okafor, Steffen, Zuber, Zesiger, Sierro, Duah, Shaqiri, Jashari, Amdouni.
### How to Watch England vs. Switzerland
#### Live Streaming and TV Channels
– **USA:** FOX, TUDN – [Fubo](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial), Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, [ViX](https://amzn.to/49Y5zpW).
– **Canada:** TSN3, TSN4, CTV, TVA Sports – CTV app, TVA+.
– **UK:** BBC One – BBC iPlayer.
– **Australia:** Optus Sport.
– **India:** Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD – JioTV, Sony LIV.
### Broadcast Information
– **USA:** Stream on Fox and TUDN with a free trial on [Fubo](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial). Spanish viewers can opt for [ViX](https://amzn.to/49Y5zpW).
– **UK:** Watch on BBC One, stream on BBC iPlayer, and listen on BBC Radio 5.
– **Canada:** TSN and TVA (French) with coverage on CTV.
– **Australia:** Tune in to Optus Sport.
– **India:** Available on JioTV, Sony LIV, and Sony Ten Network on TV.
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