Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup: roster, list, players, group and schedule
Take a look at Switzerland’s full World Cup squad, including every player selected by Murat Yakin, the team’s schedule and its group-stage opponents.
The Swiss national team head to the 2026 World Cup under manager Murat Yakin with their reputation as international football’s ultimate tournament dark horse firmly intact.
Slotted into a highly competitive Group B alongside Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Rossocrociati are strong favorites to navigate the group stage and replicate their historical consistency of reaching the knockout rounds. The spine of the team remains remarkably strong, anchored by the legendary Granit Xhaka fresh off another solid campaign with Sunderland, and safe-hands goalkeeper Yann Sommer organizing the defense.
Going forward, the creative burden will fall heavily on Monaco’s dynamic playmaker Denis Zakaria and Rennes forward Breel Embolo, who provides the physical focal point upfront. While a lack of a truly world-class, prolific central striker remains Switzerland’s historical ceiling, their rigid tactical discipline, tournament muscle memory, and veteran leadership make them a nightmare opponent for any powerhouse in the bracket.
Switzerland squad for 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers:
- Marvin Keller (Young Boys),
- Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund),
- Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)
Defenders:
- Manuel Akanji (Inter),
- Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht),
- Eray Cömert (Valencia),
- Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach),
- Luca Jaquez (Stuttgart),
- Miro Muheim (Hamburgo),
- Ricardo Rodriguez (Betis),
- Silvan Widmer (Mainz 05)
Midfielders:
- Granit Xhaka (Sunderland),
- Denis Zakaria (Mónaco),
- Michel Aebischer (Pisa),
- Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys),
- Remo Freuler (Bologna),
- Ardon Jashari (Milan),
- Johan Manzambi (Friburgo),
- Fabian Rieder (Augsburgo),
- Djibril Sow (Sevilla)
Forwards:
- Zeki Amdouni (Burnley),
- Breel Embolo (Stade Rennes),
- Cedric Itten (Fortuna Düsseldorf),
- Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest),
- Noah Okafor (Leeds),
- Ruben Vargas (Sevilla)
Switzerland’s World Cup group and schedule
Group B: Canada, Bosnia Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Saturday, June 13
Qatar vs. Switzerland
Thursday, June 18
Switzerland vs. Bosnia Herzegovina
Wednesday, June 24
Switzerland vs. Canada
Check out the World Cup rosters for all the other 47 teams at World Cup 2026
One seat empty, but not for long😉
— 🇨🇭 Nati (@nati_sfv_asf) June 2, 2026
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