Switzerland
Switzerland’s World Cup story is marked by consistency and several memorable milestones that have made the nation one of Europe’s most reliable competitors. The Swiss achieved their best results with three quarterfinal appearances—in 1934, 1938, and during the home tournament of 1954. With 12 World Cup appearances from 1934 to 2022, Switzerland reached the knockout stage in three consecutive editions—2014, 2018, and 2022. Switzerland’s top World Cup scorer, Josef Hügi, delivered an impressive six-goal performance during the 1954 tournament, contributing to one of the highest-scoring matches in World Cup history, a 7–5 thriller against Austria. The nation also holds a unique defensive record, registering 559 minutes without conceding a goal between 1994 and 2010—the longest clean-sheet streak in World Cup history.
Discover the official Switzerland squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore player profiles, positions, and key stats for each member of the team as they prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.
Gregor Kobel
Goalkeeper
Dec 6, 1997
Silvan Dominic Widmer
Defender
Mar 5, 1993
Nico Elvedi
Defender
Sep 30, 1996
Manuel Obafemi Akanji
Defender
Jul 19, 1995
Ricardo Iván Rodríguez Araya
Defender
Aug 25, 1992
Remo Marco Freuler
Midfielder
Apr 15, 1992
Granit Xhaka
Midfielder
Sep 27, 1992
Fabian Rieder
Midfielder
Feb 16, 2002
Rubén Estephan Vargas Martínez
Attacker
Aug 5, 1998
Breel Donald Embolo
Attacker
Feb 14, 1997
Dan Assane Ndoye
Attacker
Oct 25, 2000
Miro Max Maria Muheim
Defender
Mar 24, 1998
Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado
Defender
Nov 20, 1996
Johan Manzambi
Midfielder
Oct 14, 2005
Ardon Jashari
Midfielder
Jul 30, 2002
Aurèle Florian Amenda
Defender
Jul 31, 2003
Alvyn Antonio Sanches
Midfielder
Feb 12, 2003
Joël Almada Monteiro
Attacker
Aug 5, 1999
Eray Ervin Cömert
Defender
Feb 4, 1998
Vincent Olivier Sierro
Midfielder
Oct 8, 1995
Meet the coaching staff behind Switzerland’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Learn about the head coach, assistant coaches, and support team who are responsible for preparing the squad and leading them on the path to glory.
Murat Yakın
Birthday:
Sep 15, 1974
Nationality:
Switzerland
Explore the most recent matches played by Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get insights into match results, key moments, and player performances.
Norway vs Switzerland
0 : 0
Mar 31, 2026 • Friendlies
Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Switzerland vs Germany
3 : 4
Mar 27, 2026 • Friendlies
St. Jakob-Park, Basel
Kosovo vs Switzerland
1 : 1
Nov 18, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Prishtinë
Switzerland vs Sweden
4 : 1
Nov 15, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Stade de Genève, Geneva
Slovenia vs Switzerland
0 : 0
Oct 13, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Stadion Stožice, Ljubljana
Sweden vs Switzerland
0 : 2
Oct 10, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Strawberry Arena, Solna
Switzerland vs Slovenia
3 : 0
Sep 8, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
St. Jakob-Arena, Basel
Switzerland vs Kosovo
4 : 0
Sep 5, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
St. Jakob-Park, Basel
USA vs Switzerland
0 : 4
Jun 11, 2025 • Friendlies
Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Mexico vs Switzerland
2 : 4
Jun 7, 2025 • Friendlies
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
Follow Switzerland’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the qualification process to their performance in the tournament. See how they secured their spot and what challenges they faced along the way.
Played
Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mar 25, 2023 | Belarus vs Switzerland | Stadion Karađorđe | Novi Sad | 0:5 |
2 | Mar 28, 2023 | Switzerland vs Israel | Stade de Genève | Lancy | 3:0 |
3 | Jun 16, 2023 | Andorra vs Switzerland | Estadi Nacional | Andorra la Vella | 1:2 |
4 | Jun 19, 2023 | Switzerland vs Romania | swissporarena | Luzern | 2:2 |
5 | Sep 9, 2023 | Kosovo vs Switzerland | Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri | Pristina | 2:2 |
6 | Sep 12, 2023 | Switzerland vs Andorra | Stade de Tourbillon | Sion | 3:0 |
7 | Oct 15, 2023 | Switzerland vs Belarus | kybunpark | St. Gallen | 3:3 |
8 | Nov 15, 2023 | Israel vs Switzerland | Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna | Felcsút | 1:1 |
9 | Nov 18, 2023 | Switzerland vs Kosovo | St. Jakob-Park | Basel | 1:1 |
10 | Nov 21, 2023 | Romania vs Switzerland | Arena Naţională | Bucureşti | 1:0 |
11 | Sep 5, 2025 | Switzerland vs Kosovo | St. Jakob-Park | Basel | 4:0 |
12 | Sep 8, 2025 | Switzerland vs Slovenia | St. Jakob-Arena | Basel | 3:0 |
13 | Oct 10, 2025 | Sweden vs Switzerland | Strawberry Arena | Solna | 0:2 |
14 | Oct 13, 2025 | Slovenia vs Switzerland | Stadion Stožice | Ljubljana | 0:0 |
15 | Nov 15, 2025 | Switzerland vs Sweden | Stade de Genève | Geneva | 4:1 |
16 | Nov 18, 2025 | Kosovo vs Switzerland | Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri | Prishtinë | 1:1 |
Explore Switzerland’s rich history in the FIFA World Cup, from their debut to their most memorable moments. Discover key matches, legendary players, and the team’s journey through past tournaments as they aim for glory in 2026.
Manuel Akanji
A composed, athletic centre-back with high-level experience, Akanji anchors Switzerland’s defensive line with positioning, recovery speed, and calm build-up play. He is one of the modern pillars of Switzerland’s stability in big matches.
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka has been the heartbeat and long-time captain of Switzerland’s midfield. His leadership, long passing, and tactical discipline have anchored the team through multiple major tournaments. He led Switzerland to their historic Euro 2020 quarterfinal run and remains one of the most influential figures of the modern era.
Gregor Kobel
A top-level goalkeeper who brings reflex shot-stopping and command of the penalty area. Kobel provides Switzerland with modern goalkeeping security and a high ceiling in decisive, tight matches.
Rubén Vargas
A direct wide attacker with pace and creativity, Vargas gives Switzerland urgency in the final third and a reliable threat in transition. His ability to decide moments was highlighted again in the campaign that sent Switzerland to the 2026 World Cup.
Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez has been Switzerland’s most consistent full-back for more than a decade. A key contributor at World Cups and Euros, he provides defensive stability, crossing ability, and penalty-taking reliability. His tactical reliability made him a constant starter in Switzerland’s tournament squads.
Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo represents the present and future of Swiss attacking football. His power, pressing, and direct running style bring a different profile to Switzerland’s forward line. Embolo scored key goals at World Cups and European Championships and remains central to Switzerland’s plans through the 2026 cycle.
Kubilay Türkyilmaz
A historic Swiss goalscorer and big-moment striker, Türkyilmaz delivered decisive international performances and finished as one of Switzerland’s top scorers ever. His knack for key goals made him a defining figure of his generation.
Alexander Frei
Switzerland’s all-time leading national-team scorer, Frei combined intelligent movement with ruthless finishing. A long-time captain and major-tournament striker, he remains the benchmark forward of Switzerland’s modern era.
Stephane Chapuisat
Stéphane Chapuisat is one of Switzerland’s greatest forwards of all time. He enjoyed major success in the Bundesliga and Champions League with Borussia Dortmund, including winning the 1997 Champions League. For Switzerland, Chapuisat provided top-level attacking output and valuable international experience during a key development era.
Heinz Hermann
One of Switzerland’s most decorated classic leaders, Hermann was a long-serving midfield reference point with 118 international caps. His consistency, leadership, and longevity made him an all-time great in Swiss national-team history.
Switzerland will play its World Cup 2026 matches in the following stadiums across North America. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere and experience for fans, with state-of-the-art facilities and passionate local support. Check the schedule to see which stadiums will host Switzerland’s group stage and potential knockout matches.
FIFA is employing a dynamic pricing model, so prices can go up or down depending on demand. Due to this, there is no specific price point as yet. Fans can expect prices to vary across tournament phases and matches. As a result, the lowest official stadium prices, for example, are anticipated to start from around $60, while premium hospitality packages can run up to $7,875.
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48 teams will participate.
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