Nations League: Akanji in action for Switzerland

The second day of action in the final international break of 2026 saw Manuel Akanji in the spotlight. The Inter defender and Switzerland captain started at the heart of his national side’s defence in their game away to Slovenia. The match, part of the fifth round of Nations League fixtures, ended in a goalless draw.

The result secured top spot in League B Group 1 for Akanji’s Switzerland, who finished the day on 13 points, five clear of second-place Slovenia. Akanji played all 90 minutes of the match in Maribor as Switzerland sealed promotion to League A.