World Cup 2022: Switzerland edge past a spirited Cameroon | Qatar World Cup 2022 News

Embolo’s goal was enough to separate the two teams in a tightly fought contest at Al Janoub Stadium.

Switzerland have continued their record of not losing a World Cup opening game in their past five appearances on football’s biggest stage as they edged past a lively Cameroon side in their Group G game.

Cameroon-born forward Breel Embolo scored the winning goal for his adopted home in the first half after winger Xherdan Shaqiri slid a perfect ball across the box.

It was a close game, with Cameroon’s Eric Choupo-Moting causing problems for the Swiss defence.

More to follow.