Granit Xhaka, the Swiss player, expressed his great happiness at his country's national team qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Switzerland qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia on penalties.
Granit Xhaka, the Swiss player, said via beIN Sports: "We are the most experienced players, we bear a great responsibility. We are under pressure from the younger players, and at the same time we have to lead the team by example in every day and every match".
He added, "Of course we try to pass on our experiences, but the most important thing is to instill the mentality that confirms that even as a small country, everything is possible at this level in football".
He concluded his statements, "We can all, from the technical staff to the last player on the list, be proud of what we have achieved in the World Cup so far".
The Swiss national team qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Colombia on penalties with a score of 4-3, after the end of the original and extra time of the match with a goalless draw.
Thus, the Swiss national team will play against Argentina in the round of 8 of the World Cup, and the match will be held on Sunday at exactly four in the morning, Cairo time.
