Switzerland

Switzerland at World Cup 2026

Manager: Murat Yakin · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rating
Tier 4
Price
£10m

Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup

Switzerland's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Murat Yakin, placed in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. The group stage opens against Qatar on 13 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Switzerland won UEFA Group B on 18 November 2025 under Murat Yakin. His tactical setup uses a 4-2-3-1 to balance possession control with defensive stability. Qatar will offer a winnable opening, but Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina could prove challenging.

Switzerland in Goal Rush

Tier
4
Price
£10m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
Switzerland sit in Tier 4 of our Goal Rush competition at £10m per slot, the lower-mid band sitting between Tier 3 mid-tier sides and Tier 5 entry-level picks. Group B features Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina as competitive tests, but Qatar offers a realistic scoring opportunity. It's a balanced draw that offers Switzerland realistic pathways to progression.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Murat Yakin · Formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeepers

1
Gregor Kobel
Age 28
0 caps
21
Marvin Keller
Age 23
0 caps
12
Yvon Mvogo
Age 31
0 caps

Defenders

24
Aurèle Amenda
Age 22
0 caps
18
Eray Cömert
Age 28
0 caps
25
Luca Jaquez
Age 22
0 caps
5
Manuel Akanji
Age 30
0 caps
2
Miro Muheim
Age 28
0 caps
4
Nico Elvedi
Age 29
0 caps
13
Ricardo Rodríguez
Age 33
0 caps
3
Silvan Widmer
Age 33
0 caps

Midfielders

14
Ardon Jashari
Age 23
0 caps
16
Christian Fassnacht
Age 32
0 caps
6
Denis Zakaria
Age 29
0 caps
15
Djibril Sow
Age 29
0 caps
22
Fabian Rieder
Age 24
0 caps
10
Granit Xhaka
Sunderland · Age 33
0 caps
9
Johan Manzambi
Age 20
0 caps
20
Michel Aebischer
Age 29
0 caps
8
Remo Freuler
Age 34
0 caps
17
Rubén Vargas
Age 27
0 caps

Forwards

7
Breel Embolo
Age 29
0 caps
26
Cedric Itten
Age 29
0 caps
11
Dan Ndoye
Nottingham Forest · Age 25
0 caps
19
Noah Okafor
Leeds United · Age 26
0 caps
23
Zeki Amdouni
Burnley · Age 25
0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

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Form & Qualifying

Switzerland won UEFA Group B on 18 November 2025 to reach the 2026 World Cup, with Murat Yakin overseeing the campaign. Switzerland's strength is less about standout metrics and more about the reliability of their core, with the midfield double pivot of captain Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler central to how they keep defensive shape and deny the opposition space.
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Switzerland's 26-player squad

Murat Yakin's squad is built around midfield control and defensive solidity. Captain Granit Xhaka anchors the engine room, while the forward line carries attacking depth across multiple positions. The defence carries experience across multiple positions, structured to execute Yakin's balanced 4-2-3-1 system.

Switzerland's Group B fixtures

Switzerland's three Group B fixtures begin with Qatar on 13 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina on 18 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and Canada on 24 June at BC Place in Vancouver.

How far can Switzerland go at the World Cup?

Switzerland's Tier 4 status and Group B draw position them as lower-mid contenders. Their midfield control and defensive stability are the foundations for their tournament hopes. Qatar offers a realistic opening opportunity, but Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada will test their system significantly if they're to progress.

Switzerland World Cup 2026 FAQs

Murat Yakin manages Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.
Switzerland are in Group B with Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar. Their tournament opens against Qatar on 13 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Switzerland won UEFA Group B on 18 November 2025, with Murat Yakin overseeing the campaign.
Granit Xhaka is the Switzerland captain for the 2026 World Cup, leading a 26-player squad announced on 20 May 2026.

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