Switzerland and world champion Italy drew 1-1 on Saturday in the final World Cup warmup match for both teams.
Switzerland took a 10th-minute lead when Gokhan Inler fired a powerful shot into the bottom left corner from 20 yards.
Italy leveled in the 14th minute when Fabio Quagliarella's header went in off the goalpost, after he reacted faster than defender Philippe Senderos to a loose, looping ball.
Though Italy did not shine in a match lacking creativity and scoring chances, the result is a good omen. The Italians drew 1-1 in Geneva against Switzerland in warmups before winning the World Cup in 1982 and in 2006.
Italy opens its Group F schedule against Paraguay on June 14.
Switzerland begins in Group H against tournament favorite Spain on June 16.
