๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
Three straight Round-of-16 trips. The Swiss know how to grind.
The Twelfth Time Around
Switzerland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, representing the UEFA confederation. Their presence at the tournament is a proud moment for their football nation and for the fans who have followed this journey through every qualifying match.
Switzerland's Group B hands them co-host Canada, Edin Dลพeko's Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 2022 host Qatar. Three straight Round-of-16 runs in 2014, 2018, and 2022 make Murat Yakin's side the safest bet to top the section, even with Canada riding a home-tournament wave at Toronto Stadium.
Captain Granit Xhaka anchors the midfield from Sunderland, with Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji and goalkeeper Yann Sommer providing the Champions League spine that has carried the Swiss for a decade. Up front, Stade Rennais striker Breel Embolo and Nottingham Forest breakout Dan Ndoye add youthful pace. Eyes on the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.
Group B Draw
All 4 teams in Switzerland's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Switzerland's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-2-3-1.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Murat Yakin's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Yann Sommer
- 5Manuel Akanji
- 4Nico Elvedi
- 13Ricardo Rodriguez
- 2Silvan Widmer
- 10Granit XhakaCAPTAIN
- 8Remo Freuler
- 23Xherdan Shaqiri
- 7Breel Embolo
All 23 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Switzerland in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Switzerland competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other UEFA teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Switzerland At a Fan Zone
Every Switzerland group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group B Opponents
The teams Switzerland face in the group stage
