Switzerland national football team Announce 2026 World Cup Squad Led by Granit Xhaka as Group B Schedule Confirmed

The Switzerland national football team officially announced their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Led by head coach Murat Yakin, the team will travel to the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the tournament. Veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka headlines the squad, while key players such as Manuel Akanji and Gregor Kobel are also included.

At this World Cup, Switzerland have been drawn into Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, Qatar national football team, and hosts Canada men's national soccer team.

Switzerland Squad
Goalkeepers:
Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)

Defenders:
Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Rodríguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Luca Jaquez (Stuttgart), Eray Cömert (Valencia)

Midfielders:
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Denis Zakaria (Monaco), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Djibril Sow (Sevilla), Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg)

Forwards:
Noah Okafor (Leeds United), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Breel Embolo (Rennes), Rubín Vargas (Sevilla), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Düsseldorf), Zeki Amdouni (Burnley)

Switzerland Group Stage Schedule
June 14, 03:00 — Qatar vs Switzerland
June 19, 03:00 — Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
June 25, 03:00 — Switzerland vs Canada