Switzerland Routs Jordan 4-1 in Stormy Final Test Before World Cup Departure

Captain Granit Xhaka then converted a second penalty for Switzerland in the tenth minute of first-half stoppage time, sending the teams into the break with the hosts firmly in control at 3-0. Referee Rohit Saggi had extended the half significantly due to earlier delays.

Second-Half Shifts and Jordan's Response

Yakin made seven substitutions at halftime, with only Manuel Akanji, Xhaka, Aebischer, and Embolo returning to the pitch. The changes disrupted Switzerland's rhythm, and Jordan, ranked 63rd in the world, grew into the game.

Substitute Odeh Fakhoury pulled a goal back for Jordan in the 52nd minute, beating Swiss debutant goalkeeper Marvin Keller with a long ball to make it 3-1. Keller had only entered the match seven minutes earlier for his first national team appearance.

Jordan threatened to narrow the gap further when Silvan Widmer was struck on the arm by a shot, but no penalty was awarded. Switzerland regained composure after a cooling break with 20 minutes remaining, and Yakin used the pause to fine-tune his team's setup.

Christian Fassnacht sealed the victory in the 79th minute, capitalizing on a glaring defensive error by the visitors to score Switzerland's fourth goal. The final scoreline reflected the Swiss team's overall superiority despite a disjointed second half.

Storm Disruption and World Cup Outlook

In the 88th minute, with a severe thunderstorm sweeping over the stadium, referee Saggi suspended play. Many expected the match to be abandoned, but after a delay, the remaining three minutes were completed on a waterlogged pitch, and the final whistle confirmed the 4-1 result.

The match served as Switzerland's last preparation on home soil before the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The team is scheduled to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles on Tuesday at 1:10 p.m.

A final warm-up match against Australia is set for June in the United States, before Switzerland opens their World Cup campaign against Qatar on June 13 at 9:00 p.m. Jordan, meanwhile, will face Colombia on June 8 in their last preparatory game before meeting Austria in their World Cup opener on June 17.