North Macedonia vs Switzerland Highlights & Replay

The UEFA Nations League atmosphere was electric as North Macedonia hosted a resilient Switzerland side in a high-stakes encounter. Both teams took to the pitch with everything to play for, setting the stage for a tactical battle in the heart of Skopje.

Clinical Swiss Start

On September 26, 2026, the match kicked off with Switzerland asserting their dominance early through sustained possession and set-piece pressure. Fabian Rieder was central to the early exchanges, delivering several dangerous corners that kept the home defense under duress. The breakthrough arrived in the 22nd minute when Remo Freuler found the back of the net with a precise right-footed strike, set up by a clever pass from Zeki Amdouni.

North Macedonia attempted to claw their way back, but Matej Gashtarov saw his speculative long-range effort fly wide. As the first half drew to a close, the visitors doubled their lead. In the 41st minute, Zachary Athekame turned provider, finding Zeki Amdouni who made no mistake with a clinical finish to put the Swiss firmly in the driving seat before the interval.

VAR Drama and the Final Blow

The second half began with a flashpoint when Matej Gashtarov was initially shown a red card for a rough challenge. However, following a VAR review in the 49th minute, the referee overturned the decision, downgrading it to a yellow card. This moment of reprieve did little to alter the flow of the game, as Switzerland continued to manipulate the space and control the tempo.

The contest was effectively ended in the 74th minute. Zachary Athekame provided his second assist of the night, picking out Zeki Amdouni who slotted home with his left foot to secure his second goal. Despite a flurry of late substitutions and a few counter-attacking attempts from the hosts, Switzerland remained professional to see out a comprehensive 3-0 victory.