Slovenia 0-0 Switzerland, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Swiss Extend Unbeaten Run In Drab Draw

Slovenia and Switzerland played out a goalless draw at Stadion Stozice in a FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying fixture on October 13. Group leaders Switzerland dominated the match with 63% ball possession, but could not create any clear chances. Slovenia’s Jan Oblak made several solid saves, including denying a powerful shot from Granit Xhaka and a headed effort from Nico Elvedi. However, despite late efforts from Dan Ndoye and Johan Manzambi, Slovenia held on to secure a vital point.

World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Switzerland vs Slovenia
World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Slovenia vs Switzerland | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas receives the ball during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Slovenia vs Switzerland
World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Switzerland vs Slovenia | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Slovenia's goalkeeper Jan Oblak saves shot from Switzerland's Johan Manzambi during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Switzerland vs Slovenia
FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Slovenia vs Switzerland | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Slovenia's David Brekalo holds Switzerland's Breel Embolo while Slovenia's Jaka Bijol clears the ball during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Slovenia vs Switzerland
FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Switzerland vs Slovenia | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Slovenia's David Brekalo blocks Switzerland's Breel Embolo during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Switzerland vs Slovenia
FIFA World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Slovenia vs Switzerland | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Switzerland's Dan Ndoye in action between Slovenia's Zan Karnicnik, left, and Tomi Horvat during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Slovenia vs Switzerland
FIFA World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match: Switzerland vs Slovenia | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Slovenia's Zan Karnicnik pulls Switzerland's Dan Ndoye during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying European: Switzerland vs Slovenia
FIFA World Cup Qualifying European: Slovenia vs Switzerland | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Switzerland's Ruben Vargas, left, and Slovenia's Vanja Drkusic fight for the ball during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying European: Slovenia vs Switzerland
FIFA World Cup Qualifying European: Switzerland vs Slovenia | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Slovenia's David Brekalo checks on Switzerland's Breel Embolo during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Slovenia Switzerland WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Switzerland's Manuel Akanji, left, and Slovenia's David Brekalo fight for the ball during a World Cup 2026 group B qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Switzerland at Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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