World Cup
Switzerland at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & 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, the Swiss have made it to the Quarter-final stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Results:
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Switzerland vs Qatar — 13/06/2026 / venue: Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium), Santa Clara, California | Qatar 1-1 Switzerland |
| Match 2 | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 18/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California | Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Match 3 | Switzerland vs Canada — 24/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada | Switzerland 2-1 Canada |
| Round of 32 | Switzerland vs Algeria — 02/07/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada | Switzerland 2-0 Algeria |
| Round of 16 | Switzerland vs Colombia — 07/07/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada | Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (Switzerland 4-3 Pens) |
| Quarter-Final | Argentina vs Switzerland — 11/07/2026 / venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri | Argentina 1-1 Switzerland (Argentina 3-1 AET) |
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, they’ve made it to their first Quarter-Finals since 1954.
- Switzerland odds to win the World Cup: 33/1 at William Hill.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
