"Now is the most difficult game" What Nico Elvedi says about Switzerland's opponents Sweden

Patrick Lämmle

8.10.2025

Switzerland face Sweden in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday. Two days before the match, Nati defender Nico Elvedi talks about the game against the out-of-form opponent. The PK in the video.

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