Breel Embolo
CF
Poacher
Feb 14, 1997 (29)
Right
6'2"
185 lb
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Struggles against Colombia
Embolo had two clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout win against Colombia.
Analysis: Embolo faced a difficult challenge against center-backs Jhon Lucumi and Davinson Sanchez, and was held without a goal or assist for the first time in the 2026 World Cup after being directly involved in a goal in four straight outings. The striker is still Switzerland's top offensive contributor with two goals and two assists across five matches played, and he should continue to lead the front line in the quarterfinals versus an Argentinian defense that allowed two goals in each of the previous two games.
Scores opener
Embolo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 2-0 victory versus Algeria.
Analysis: Embolo opened the scoring in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, steering Johan Manzambi's inch-perfect cross into the net from close range in the first half to give Switzerland an early lead they never relinquished, also registering two shots (one on target), one cross and one interception across his 83 minutes before being replaced by Zeki Amdouni. The striker now has two goals across four World Cup appearances and heads into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana as Switzerland's most clinical finishing option, with his combination of hold-up play, movement and penalty-box instinct making him the focal point of a Swiss attack that ended 88 years of World Cup knockout pain in Vancouver.
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