🇨🇭Switzerland World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Preliminary Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 21, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
📝 Introduction & Team Presentation Switzerland enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup with high expectations and a reputation as a dangerous knockout-stage regular. Head coach Murat Yakin officially announced the national team's official squad on May 19, showcasing a balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of young talent.
The absolute marquee star and captain of this roster is undoubtedly Sunderland's influential midfielder, Granit Xhaka. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, the powerhouse goalkeeper Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund has also secured his spot among the team. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Inter Milan's defender Manuel Akanji, alongside Monaco midfielder Denis Zakaria. Switzerland is firmly targeting a deep run in Group B!
📋 Official Squad List
GROUP B – SWITZERLAND
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient), Marvin Keller (Young Boys).
Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz), Miro Muheim (Hamburger SV), Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Cömert (Valencia), Luca Jaquez (Stuttgart).
Midfielders: Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Denis Zakaria (Monaco), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Djibril Sow (Sevilla), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Rubén Vargas (Sevilla).
Forwards: Breel Embolo (Rennes), Noah Okafor (Leeds), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf).
Manager: Murat Yakin
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