FIFA Ranking #18 · 12 World Cups · Best: Quarter-final
Switzerland are one of football's most consistent overachievers — quietly qualifying for every tournament and then competing beyond expectations. They reached the quarter-finals at both Euro 2024 and the 2022 World Cup, eliminating France in the latter. Xhaka's Leverkusen-winning mentality now drives the national team.
Group B opponents
Granit Xhaka
⭐ Star PlayerBayer Leverkusen
Midfielder / Captain
115
Caps
17
Goals
33
Age
Bundesliga champion with Leverkusen and Switzerland's inspirational captain — combative, technical, and a leader who has improved with every passing season.
Breel Embolo
Monaco
Striker
60
Caps
22
Goals
28
Age
Monaco's powerful striker with Ghanaian roots who chose Switzerland and delivers goals and physical presence at the top level.
Manuel Akanji
Manchester City
Centre-Back
55
Caps
4
Goals
29
Age
City's composed, ball-playing centre-back who brings Champions League quality to Switzerland's defensive organisation.
Remo Freuler
Nottingham Forest
Midfielder
68
Caps
8
Goals
32
Age
Tenacious, technically accomplished midfielder who covers immense ground and makes Switzerland's pressing system function.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Qatar
FIFA #55
Levi's Stadium
San Francisco, CA
Bosnia and Herzegovina
FIFA #62
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles, CA
Canada
FIFA #48
BC Place
Vancouver, Canada
Win 2 tickets to the World Cup Final 🏆
2,637 fans entered · $5,000 prize · closes with tournament
12
Appearances
0
Titles
#18
FIFA Rank
Quarter-final
Best Result
The Swiss hosted the 1954 World Cup and have been regular qualifiers since. Their modern era revival began with back-to-back quarter-final runs at Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022, where they defeated France in the Round of 16. Under Yakin, they operate with tactical sophistication that belies their modest ranking.
Formation
Wing-backs provide width, three-man attack up front
Head Coach
Murat Yakin
Swiss · 3-4-3
Murat Yakin leads Switzerland into the 2026 World Cup with a 3-4-3 system built around the squad's strengths.
The three teams Switzerland must face in the group stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sweepstakes
MetLife Stadium · July 19, 2026 · $5,000 package including flights & hotel. Answer trivia questions to earn entry tickets - completely free.
Take the Free Quiz & Enter →No purchase necessary. US residents 18+.
Following Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup? You could be there in person.
🏆 Win Final Tickets - Enter FreeNo purchase necessary · US residents 18+
We use analytics cookies to improve QuizStakes and marketing cookies to show relevant offers. You can accept all or continue with essential cookies only. Privacy Policy.