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Hitzfeld expecting tense 2014 World Cup group

The eighth ranked side in FIFA's world rankings will face Ecuador, France and Honduras in Group E and Hitzfeld expects three difficult matches.

Switzerland will open their tournament against Ecuador in Brasilia before facing France in Salvador, while they finish in Manaus against Honduras.

"(It is) a very tense and level group with different mentalities," he said. "European teams facing teams from South America from Central America.

"It's a very interesting group to play in.

"France is a very effective opponent to play, so no need to complain. We must use the time that we have to prepare for the conditions that we are going to face."