10:59
In terms of mood, there is not much going on in Abu Dhabi. However, a small camp of Ghanaians celebrate before kick-off. For the players, who are used to full ranks from the larger leagues, this should offer a calmer character today.
10:47
In Abu Dhabi, the game will take place at 2:00 p.m. local time, which is in the middle of the day. The current temperatures are in the 30s and could be decisive for today’s test match. Difficult conditions will also arise in Qatar, despite air-conditioned stadiums. The teams can prepare for that today.
10:34
The Ghanaians have also set themselves the goal of reaching the KO phase. The team from West Africa meets Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea in the group. All tricky opponents, but Otto Addo trusts in the strengths of his team. A focus of the squad is, among others, Thomas Partey, who is probably initially sitting on the bench for reasons of protection. The midfielder is one of the regulars at Arsenal, who currently sit first in the Premier League. Together with national captain Granit Xhaka, the Ghanaian forms the defensive midfield and is a key factor in the Gunners’ success.
10:11
The Nati players have been in the World Cup camp in Doha since Monday and traveled yesterday to the neighboring United Arab Emirates for today’s friendly. In Group G, the Swiss have set themselves the goal of progressing. Solid performances must be put on the pitch against Brazil, Serbia and to start with against Cameroon. Today’s test match should help put the finishing touches.
10:05
The Nati is currently in strong World Cup form. The last three matches in the Nations League have all been successful. The Swiss have won against the Czech Republic, Portugal and Spain and thus secured their place in the first division of the national team competition. Spain and Portugal were even supposed World Cup favorites among the defeated teams. In the dress rehearsal against Ghana, the Swiss want to confirm their form and start the World Cup in a week with a lot of momentum.
09:59
Good morning and welcome to an international test match shortly before the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. The Swiss national team meets Ghana today for the dress rehearsal. The ball starts rolling at 11:00 a.m. The live ticker for this game starts right before the kick-off.