
Zan Karnicnik (2nd L) of Slovenia competes during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Dan Ndoye (2nd R) of Switzerland competes during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Benjamin Sesko (top) and David Brekalo (R) of Slovenia compete for a header with Granit Xhaka (L) of Switzerland during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Ruben Vargas (top) of Switzerland vies for the ball during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Silvan Widmer (R) of Switzerland competes during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Erik Janza (C) of Slovenia competes for a header with Silvan Widmer of Switzerland (front 2nd L) during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Tomi Horvat (R) of Slovenia shoots during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Miro Muheim (L) of Switzerland shoots during the World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group B football match between Slovenia and Switzerland in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)