World Cup group E: Serbia vs. Switzerland starting XIs, kick-off time and TV channel
Serbia could qualify for the round of 16 with victory against the Swiss
 
Serbia vs. Switzerland
- When: Friday 22 June
- Kick-off time: 7pm
- Where: Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
- TV channel: live on BBC One
Serbia come into the match against Switzerland as the group E leaders and know that a victory in Kaliningrad would secure them a place in the World Cup last-16.
Dusko Tosic believes Serbia must defend as a team against the Swiss if they are to get the result they need.
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The defender told Fifa.com: “We have to position ourselves against Switzerland just like we did against Costa Rica, with all 11 of our players on defensive duty, from [Aleksandar] Mitrovic to goalkeeper [Vladimir] Stojkovic.
“This is the model that we have to take from that match to this one. It’s the only way we can win.”
Serbia vs. Switzerland starting XIs
Group E results, fixtures and live TV channels
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