Breel Embolo joins Switzerland for World Cup after travel clearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Breel Embolo of Switzerland's national team almost missed the 2026 World Cup due to travel authorization issues. After being stranded in Switzerland, he received clearance to join his teammates in San Diego just days before their opening match against Qatar. Embolo made a significant impact by converting a penalty, securing a draw for Switzerland in a match where they led until the final minute. The team now prepares to face Bosnia & Herzegovina as they aim to advance in the tournament.
- •Switzerland's match against Qatar ended in a last-minute 1-1 draw.
- •Embolo was initially unable to travel due to his ESTA clearance.
- •He created chances and scored from the penalty spot during the match.
- •Switzerland faces Bosnia & Herzegovina next in the World Cup group stage.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Meet Switzerland’s goalscorer who almost missed the World Cup entirely
"When Swizterland’s national team jetted off to San Diego to compete at the 2026 World Cup, one seat on the plane was empty.That seat belonged to Rennes striker Breel Embolo, whose hopes of competing...
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