Switzerland make it four wins out of four, Murat Yakin keeps top spot

Four matches, four wins, 12 points. Murat Yakin's Switzerland lead their 2026 World Cup qualifying group in Europe with a distinct rhythm: quiet, independent of any single superstar, yet enough to make every rival take notice. The latest round saw Slovenia beat Scotland 2-1 away. That win took Slovenia to 7 points and second place, while Scotland stayed on 4. North Macedonia still have no points and sit at the bottom. The group is taking shape, but nothing is fully safe for anyone. Following Switzerland's qualifying matches, I noticed the team moves as one block. Even after losing the ball, the distance between the three lines remains tight. That kind of tactical work is not always visible to the naked eye, but the table is recording it fairly. Granit Xhaka controls the tempo in midfield, Manuel Akanji brings solidity, and Yann Sommer gives the defence the confidence to push up. Everyone does his job, and the overall effect is a machine that knows how to protect itself. Every number is a whisper; you just need to be patient enough to listen. 12 points from four games is a clear message: stability never dazzles, but it keeps everything from falling apart. Slovenia are also showing they understand the decisive moments. The 2-1 win in Scotland came from choosing the right time to increase pressure, not from a lucky break. Scotland, on 4 points, still have a chance if they beat North Macedonia next. North Macedonia are bottom but cannot be dismissed. The biggest misunderstanding from outside is that Switzerland are benefiting from an easy group. This group is not easy for anyone: Slovenia have troubled bigger teams, Scotland never throw a match away, and North Macedonia have produced surprises at major tournaments. Switzerland's winning streak reflects Murat Yakin's ability to read matches, not the weakness of the opposition. When a team can collect full points without a single spectacular goal, the tactics are working. People remember the scorer; I remember the one who placed the ball correctly. In this group, Switzerland are doing that better than anyone. The qualifiers are still long. The real question is whether Slovenia have enough depth to turn the race into a genuine duel, or whether Switzerland will keep moving with their quiet rhythm. When the ball stops rolling, you start to see who is truly keeping the beat.