09.07.2026 20:31
Switzerland, which eliminated Colombia on penalties in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years. The team, coached by Turkish manager Murat Yakın, includes Turkish-origin players like Zeki Amdouni and Eray Cömert. The red-and-whites will aim to make history by eliminating Argentina in the quarter-finals.
The Swiss National Team managed to eliminate Colombia from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with breathtaking penalty kicks, achieving the feat of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years.
THE MAN WHO MADE HISTORY IN SWITZERLAND: MURAT YAKIN
The architect of this historic victory was the Turkish-origin head coach Murat Yakın. Switzerland, which advanced to the quarter-finals in the grand tournament, was paired with the defending champion Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, for a spot in the semi-finals.
TURKISH STAMP ON THE BENCH AND ON THE FIELD
Murat Yakın, who previously wore the Fenerbahçe jersey and is among the legendary figures of Swiss football, continues to write epic stories in his coaching career. The successful manager, who previously led Switzerland to the 2022 World Cup and EURO 2024, once again proved his mettle by taking his team to the top 8 in the 2026 World Cup. In this historic march of Switzerland, Turkish players have left their mark not only on the technical bench but also on the field. Zeki Amdouni and Eray Cömert, who are in the squad, will seek to make history by eliminating Lionel Messi's Argentina, just like their coach.
MURAT YAKIN'S CHALLENGE TO MESSI
Speaking quite assertively before the critical match against Argentina, Murat Yakın said, "We aimed to be the best Swiss team in World Cup history and we achieved that, making history. Playing in the quarter-finals against the defending world champion is a unique opportunity for us. Of course, we will step onto the field to defeat them. Argentina is a very strong team with great players and a very good coach. We know how they play. They have Messi, the best in the world, but it must not be forgotten that they are not invincible either."