Switzerland lose final warm-up as snake fears hit camp

Switzerland stumble in final World Cup tune-up

Switzerland lost their final warm-up match before the World Cup to Australia in what was meant to be a confidence-building dress rehearsal (2). The performance was described as a botched final test – the result alone is bad enough, but the timing makes it sting. Your team heads into the tournament off the back of a defeat, with questions now circling about form and readiness.

Snake alert at Switzerland's World Cup training camp

As if the result against Australia wasn't enough, there is another concern ahead of the World Cup: Switzerland's training base is surrounded by a snake-infested zone (1). The area around the camp has been flagged as a genuine hazard, and staff are reportedly warning everyone to stay alert. Not the kind of distraction you need before the biggest matches of your life.