Switzerland announce FIFA World Cup 2026 squad ft. Granit Xhaka & Noah Okafor
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Switzerland have confirmed their World Cup squad.
Switzerland have revealed their final 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The nation has qualified for the FIFA World Cup thirteen times. Their three World Cup quarterfinal appearances (1934, 1938, and 1954) were their finest results.
Yakin has added younger players to the team while still depending on a group of seasoned veterans.
Zeki Amdouni, a forward for Switzerland who has barely played this season due to a severe knee injury, was selected for the World Cup roster on Tuesday.
Granit Xhaka, a 33-year-old former midfielder for Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen, will captain the team for the fourth consecutive World Cup, extending his national record of 144 caps.
Christian Fassnacht and Cedric Itten, two attacking possibilities who have only played a few minutes for Switzerland since 2023, were unexpected choices picked by Yakin.
The only players chosen from Swiss clubs are Fassnacht, the top scorer in the national league with 18 goals this season, and Young Boys goalkeeper Marvin Keller.
Switzerland are among the underdogs who have exceeded expectations in major tournaments. They have beaten some heavyweights and will be eager to demonstrate their quality in the competition, and will once again look to make a mark next month.
Switzerland’s official squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient), Marvin Keller (Young Boys)
Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Rodríguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz), Miro Muheim (Hamburger SV), Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Cömert (Valencia), Luca Jaquez (Stuttgart)
Midfielders: Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Denis Zakaria (Monaco), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Djibril Sow (Sevilla), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Rubén Vargas (Sevilla)
Forwards: Breel Embolo (Rennes), Noah Okafor (Leeds United), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Düsseldorf)
Switzerland’s World Cup Schedule
- June 13: Switzerland vs Qatar — San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California (3 p.m. ET)
- June 18: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California (3 p.m. ET)
- June 24: Switzerland vs Canada — BC Place in Vancouver, Canada (3 p.m. ET)
Which World Cup group are Switzerland in?
They are in group B.
When is their first WC game?
It’s on 14th June, 12:30 am IST.
Who is the manager of Switzerland?
Murat Yakin.
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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.