Switzerland's Roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Switzerland's head coach Murat Yakin has unveiled the squad that will represent the nation at the 2026 World Cup. The lineup includes prominent players such as Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Noah Okafor, and Breel Embolo. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Switzerland has been drawn into Group B, where they will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, and Qatar.
Switzerland's Full Squad List
The goalkeepers selected for the national team are:
- Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund, Germany)
- Yvon Mvogo (Lorient, France)
- Marvin Keller (Young Boys, Switzerland)
The defensive lineup includes:
- Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis, Spain)
- Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan, Italy)
- Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany)
- Silvan Widmer (Mainz 05, Germany)
- Eray Cömert (Valencia, Spain)
- Miro Muheim (Hamburg, Germany)
- Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany)
- Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart, Germany)
The midfielders called up are:
- Granit Xhaka (Sunderland, England)
- Remo Freuler (Bologna, Italy)
- Denis Zakaria (AS Monaco, France)
- Djibril Sow (Sevilla, Spain)
- Michel Aebischer (Pisa, Italy)
- Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg, Germany)
- Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys, Switzerland)
- Joël Monteiro (SC Freiburg, Germany)
- Ardon Jashari (AC Milan, Italy)
The forwards selected are:
- Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais, France)
- Ruben Vargas (Sevilla, Spain)
- Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest, England)
- Zeki Amdouni (Burnley, England)
- Noah Okafor (Leeds United, England)
- Cedric Itten (Fortuna Düsseldorf, Germany)
Yakin's squad will kick off their World Cup campaign on June 13 against Qatar. Switzerland's best-ever performance at the tournament has been reaching the quarterfinals on two occasions.
Separately, it has been reported that Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti has also announced his squad for the tournament, which includes star forward Neymar.
The 2026 World Cup marks a significant opportunity for Switzerland to build on their international track record. Placed in a group with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, and Qatar, the Swiss side has a strong chance of advancing to the knockout rounds. With several seasoned players who have previously competed at major tournaments, the team's experience could prove decisive in their pursuit of a deeper run.
As Switzerland prepares for their World Cup debut against Qatar on June 13, fans may also be interested in how other nations are shaping their squads for the tournament. For instance, Brazil has recently announced its roster, featuring star player Neymar, which adds an exciting dynamic to the competition. Understanding the strategies and key players of rival teams can provide valuable insights into Switzerland's chances in the tournament.