Switzerland's jersey numbers for FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed
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The Swiss are playing at the World Cup for the sixth consecutive tournament.
Switzerland are participating in the World Cup for the sixth time in a row. In four of those competitions, including the last three, they have lost in the round of 16.
Since hosting the World Cup in 1954, the Swiss have only made it to the quarterfinals three times. They will thus be hoping that this time they make a deep run in the competition.
Switzerland finished first in their group, ahead of Kosovo, Slovenia, and Sweden, after an outstanding qualification performance. The Swiss showed their calibre and reliability throughout the season by earning 14 points from their six qualifying games.
They automatically qualified for the tournament without having to compete in the playoff round thanks to their tenacity and tactical discipline.
On June 14, 2026, Switzerland will play Qatar to start their World Cup campaign. On June 19, 2026, they will play Bosnia and Herzegovina, and on June 25, 2026, they will conclude their group stage games against Canada. In order to gain momentum before the knockout phases, the Swiss will be looking to get as many points as possible in group matches.
Also read: Top four players left out of Switzerland’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final squad ft. Filip Ugrinic
Switzerland: All players’ jersey numbers confirmed
1. Gregor Kobel
2. Miro Muheim
3. Silvan Widmer
4. Nico Elvedi
5. Manuel Akanji
6. Denis Zakaria
7. Breel Embolo
8. Remo Freler
9. Johan Manzambi
10. Granit Xhaka
11. Dan Ndoye
12. Yvon Mvogo
13. Ricardo Rodriguez
14. Ardon Jashari
15. Djibril Sow
16. Christian Fassnacht
17. Ruben Vargas
18. Eray Comert
19. Noah Okafor
20. Michel Aebischer
21. Marvin Keller
22. Fabian Reider
23. Zeki Amdouni
24. Aurele Amenda
25. Luca Jaquez
26. Cedric Itten
Which jersey number will Granit Xhaka wear?
He will wear number 10.
Which group are Switzerland in?
They are in Group B.
Who are they facing first in the competition?
Qatar on 14 June, 12:30 AM IST.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.