In their opening group matches, Germany took on mediocre Scotland and Hungary, and with their excellent athleticism, they didn't let their opponents get the better of them, winning two consecutive matches and scoring a total of seven goals to advance to the knockout rounds. However, it was a different story when they faced Switzerland in the second round. The Swiss players said in an interview that they will not respect Germany and will not give up possession easily.
Judging by the progress of the game, Zaka wasn't just talking the talk. In the first half, Zaca battled with Germany's Kroos in the midfield and helped the Swiss take the lead. It wasn't until the end of the second half that Germany equalized, much to the relief of the home crowd. Post-match statistics showed that Germany had 66% of the ball in their possession throughout the match, with a total of 18 shots on goal. In the end, Germany led Group A with 2 wins and 1 draw.
