🇨🇭 Switzerland
Group B
- Coach
- Murat Yakin
- World Cup appearances
- 12
- Best result
- Quarter-finals 1954
- FIFA ranking
- #15
- Key players
- Manuel AkanjiRicardo RodriguezGranit Xhaka
Switzerland is one of Europe’s oldest and most consistent football sides, known for disciplined tactics, a strong defensive structure, and steady tournament presence. They qualified for the 2026 World Cup by finishing first in UEFA Group B. The team has been eliminated at the last-16 stage in the last three World Cups, but with experienced heads like Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Granit Xhaka, they may be a dark horse for a deep run. Key players include Yann Sommer (retired internationally) and Xherdan Shaqiri (retired). Head coach Murat Yakin aims to maximize the squad's potential.
Matches
News
World Cup 2026 Group B Preview: Davies Sweat, Xhaka's Swiss Favorites, and Canada's Knockout Dreams
Canada aims for first World Cup win in Group B with Switzerland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Qatar. Key concerns over Alphonso Davies' fitness and reliance on Jonathan David's goalscoring.
Switzerland's Embolo Misses Flight as ESTA Issue Threatens World Cup Campaign
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was unable to travel with the World Cup squad after his ESTA was flagged, leaving coach Yakin with a selection headache.
Canada 2026 World Cup Guide: Davies Injury, Fixtures, Odds & Prediction
Canada faces a crucial Group B campaign at the 2026 World Cup, with Alphonso Davies' fitness a major concern. They open against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, then face Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver.