For the Nati, a chaotic match finish before a World Cup that risks being just as messy

Switzerland's national football team, known as the Nati, concluded their World Cup preparations with a chaotic friendly match against Jordan in St. Gallen. The game, intended to simulate conditions similar to those expected in the United States for the tournament, was marred by extreme weather and a disjointed flow.

The match saw a significant difference in skill level, with Switzerland winning 4-1. However, the game was frequently interrupted by mandatory "cooling breaks" due to the heat and by the eleven substitutions allowed. The conditions deteriorated dramatically as the match progressed, shifting from intense heat to a violent storm.

The storm forced the referee to suspend the game before the regulation time concluded. Players initially left the field, believing the match was over, and saluted the crowd. They were later called back to play an additional four minutes on a pitch saturated with water.

This chaotic finale comes as the Nati prepares for the World Cup, where they face Qatar in their opening match. The unpredictable nature of the friendly's conclusion mirrors concerns about the potential for similar disarray during the global tournament itself.