SAO PAULO, June 21 — Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering an eye socket injury early in the 5-2 defeat by France, the Swiss federation (SFV) said today.

Von Bergen was led off the field in the fifth minute after he was caught in the face by French forward Olivier Giroud's left foot, leaving him with blood streaming from the wound near his left eye.

The SFV said the former Genoa and Palermo defender had suffered an orbital-floor, or blowout, fracture on the left side of his face.

“The 31-year-old defender will return to Switzerland as soon as possible and undergo specialist treatment,” said an SFV statement.

Switzerland, who have three points from two games, face Honduras in their final Group E match in Manaus on Wednesday. — Reuters