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Switzerland at FIFA World Cup 2026
Switzerland qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group B opponents
Switzerland plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Switzerland fixtures
Switzerland in the tournament
Switzerland arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #19 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 76/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Switzerland in Group B with Canada, Qatar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #42, with Switzerland the top-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Switzerland squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 19, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Murat Yakin
Granit Xhaka leads Switzerland into Group B alongside co-hosts Canada, Bosnia, and Qatar. Manuel Akanji anchors the defence; Gregor Kobel returns in goal. Nottingham Forest's Dan Ndoye and Sevilla's Ruben Vargas are the attacking outlets.
Goalkeepers3
- Marvin Keller(Young Boys)
- Gregor Kobel(Borussia Dortmund)
- Yvon Mvogo(Lorient)
Defenders8
- Manuel Akanji(Inter Milan)
- Aurèle Amenda(Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Eray Cömert(Valencia)
- Nico Elvedi(Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Luca Jaquez(VfB Stuttgart)
- Miro Muheim(Hamburg)
- Ricardo Rodriguez(Real Betis)
- Silvan Widmer(Mainz)
Midfielders10
- Michel Aebischer(Pisa)
- Christian Fassnacht(Young Boys)
- Remo Freuler(Bologna)
- Ardon Jashari(AC Milan)
- Johan Manzambi(Freiburg)
- Fabian Rieder(Augsburg)
- Djibril Sow(Sevilla)
- Rubén Vargas(Sevilla)
- Granit XhakaCaptain(Sunderland)
- Denis Zakaria(Monaco)
Forwards5
- Zeki Amdouni(Burnley)
- Breel Embolo(Stade Rennais)
- Cédric Itten(Fortuna Düsseldorf)
- Dan Ndoye(Nottingham Forest)
- Noah Okafor(Leeds United)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Switzerland
When does Switzerland play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Switzerland plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 13, 2026. The opener is against QAT. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Switzerland in at the World Cup 2026?
Switzerland is in Group B alongside Canada, Qatar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Switzerland's FIFA ranking?
Switzerland entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #19 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 25 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Switzerland win the World Cup 2026?
Switzerland's pre-tournament strength rating is 76/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are realistic dark horses capable of reaching the latter rounds. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.