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Switzerland is trying something unusual to protect its rapidly shrinking Alpine glaciers covering parts of them with sheep s wool.The idea may sound strange, but researchers say the natural fibre could offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to the s

The remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after melting ice exposed their remains near the Trift Glacier. DNA testing confirmed their identities, ending a 34-year mystery

One of the earliest assessments made by Swiss coach Murat Yakin of Johan Manzambi was just how happy the 20-year-old tended to be with the national team. Make no mistake Switzerland were every bit capable of being as dull and ponderous as hosts Canada in a sop

The best referees, as the old saying goes, are the ones nobody remembers. They let the game breathe, keep the contest flowing and, after the final whistle, quietly fade into the background

Switzerland's head coach, Murat Yakin, slammed the VAR after their quarter-final game against Argentina. Swiss team forward Breel Embolo, who initially received a yellow card in the game, was later given another, resulting in a red card

Argentina secured a World Cup semi-final spot after a tough match. Lionel Messi celebrated the team's resilience and belief in their victory

But the contest turned dramatically five minutes later. Forward Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review concluded that he had gone to ground before any contact from Argentina's Leandro Paredes, resulting in a second yellow card for simulation

Emotions boiled over during Argentina's World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday, and even Lionel Messi briefly lost his cool. As the defending champions battled their way to a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory to set up a semifinal

For a brief while, Switzerland, playing in their first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954, threatened to pull off what Cape Verde and Egypt could not. An all-out attacking display in the second half, capped by Dan Ndoye's equaliser, pushed Argentina to the brin

He waited until Argentina needed him most. With scores tied at 1-1 Switzerland retreating deeper by the minute in extra time, Julian Alvarez collected the ball just outside the penalty area, shifted it onto his right foot and, with barely any backlift, bent a

Defending world champions Argentina progressed to a second successive FIFA World Cup semi-final on Saturday, overcoming Switzerland 3-1 with extra-time strikes from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez at a packed Kansas City Stadium. After overcoming the odds

Breel Embolo was in tears as he walked off the pitch moments after Switzerland s 67th-minute equalizer against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Read more: Scaloni comes clean on FIFA favoritism allegations ahead of Argentina vs Switzerland match

Argentina took the field wearing black armbands against Switzerland on Saturday to honor former captain Antonio Rattin, one of the country's most influential footballers. Antonio Rattin passed away at the age of 89 on July 11 following a suspected stroke, acco

Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina and Switzerland meet in the final quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a place in the last four at stake. Defending champions Argentina have survived two dramatic knockout battles ag

A Hyderabad-based couple who went to Switzerland on June 22 have been reported missing, leading to a police complaint. Pabba Sreya, who works with a tech company, said in her complaint at Cherlapally Police Station on July 8 that her businessman father, P Chan

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni didn't hold back as he fired away at the allegations that FIFA was favouring his team in the ongoing World Cup. Ahead of the quarter-final against Switzerland, the Argentina manager said that there are some people in the tourname

Vancouver: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 -- the game in Vancouver was a

Ruben Vargas delivered the deciding goal in the fifth round of a penalty shootout and Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup following a scoreless draw against Colombia on Tuesday in Vancouver. Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a key