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Switzerland at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Switzerland ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Having secured his job with a superb showing at Euro 2024, Murat Yakin will be looking at Group B as an easy path to the nation’s fourth successive knockouts berth. Even with an extra round, the Last 16 should be a given, while the expectation with be the Quarter-Finals.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Canada, Qatar and Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Match 1 | Switzerland vs Qatar — 13/06/2026 / venue: Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium), Santa Clara, California |
| Match 2 | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 18/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California |
| Match 3 | Switzerland vs Canada — 24/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada |
Switzerland 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Switzerland’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Murat Yakin is Switzerland’s manager at the 2026 World Cup, having been in the role since 2021.
How did Switzerland qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Switzerland topped Group B of UEFA World Cup Qualification to get straight into this summer’s Group Stage.
Who are Switzerland’s key players?
Standing 6’5’’, Gregor Kobel has established himself among the finest goalkeepers in the world with Borussia Dortmund. At the other end of the pitch, Breel Embolo is finally fit and firing on a regular basis, scoring eight in his last 11 internationals.
What is Switzerland’s World Cup history?
Switzerland are World Cup regulars, having gone to 12 tournaments, but haven’t made it to the Quarter-Finals since 1954.
- Switzerland odds to win the World Cup: 50/1 at William Hill.
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