Matthew Walthert

Matthew Walthert

Besides FourFourTwo, Matthew Walthert has written for The Globe and Mail, The Athletic and VICE, among other publications. Although he is from Ottawa, Canada, his football speciality is the Schwiizer Nati. In a brief, undistinguished youth career, he played for the same club that later produced Jonathan David. His first book, Scotty Davidson: The Extraordinary Life and Mysterious Death of Canada's Forgotten Hockey Hero, will be published in fall 2026.

Latest articles by Matthew Walthert

Canada vs Qatar Team News: Predicted World Cup starting XI, injury updates and squad in full

By Matthew Walthert, Kedar Bayley, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell Last updated

Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David measure up to almost any duo in world football, but there is a talent disparity beyond that...

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Switzerland squad World Cup 2026 as Murat Yakin's team face Bosnia Herzegovina

By Ewan Gennery, Matthew Walthert, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Matthew Ketchell Last updated

Switzerland are looking to avenge a disappointing opening game, knowing a win in Game 2 will guarantee progress to the knockout rounds

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Switzerland Euro 2024 squad The players of Switzerland pose for a team photo prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Switzerland Euro 2024 squad: Murat Yakin's full team

By Ryan Dabbs Last updated

The Switzerland Euro 2024 squad is looking to cause another upset in the knockout stages

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Switzerland World Cup 2022 squad
Switzerland World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Murat Yakin announces final 26-man team

By Greg Lea, Matthew Walthert Last updated

The Switzerland World Cup 2022 squad has been announced - will it be enough for them to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954?

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Meet the goalscoring Swiss defender Premier League clubs are queueing for this summer

By Matthew Walthert Published

Talentspotter Swiss expert Matthew Walthert tells you everything you need to know about Basel centre-back Fabian Schär...

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FC Sion: Meet Liverpool's cup king opponents with an owner who hired himself... twice

By Matthew Walthert Last updated

Sion Swiss football expert Matthew Walthert offers everything Reds need to know about Thursday night's Europa League visitors...

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Introducing Liverpool's free-scoring Swiss opponents who (probably) inspired Barcelona

By Matthew Walthert Last updated

Basel Matthew Walthert chats to new boss Paulo Sousa ahead of Basel's Champions League visit of Liverpool on Wednesday...

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