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Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 |  Canada | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 4 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | -1 | 4 |
Rules and legend
- Qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
4Bećir OmeragićMF
6Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako LadoMF
6Edimilson Fernandes RibeiroMF
11Rubén Estephan Vargas MartínezMF
16Christian Andreas FassnachtMF
16V. SierroMF
19Remo Marco FreulerMF
20Michel AebischerMF
25Uran BislimiMF
30Ardon JashariMF
32Fabian RiederMF
34Granit XhakaMF
44Johan ManzambiMF
97Mohameth Djibril Ibrahima SowMF
99Joël MonteiroMF
Key Players
History of the Switzerland national team
Founding and Early Years
The Switzerland national team, nicknamed "La Nati," is governed by the Swiss Football Association (ASF), founded in 1895, one of the oldest football associations on the European continent. They reached the World Cup quarter-finals as early as 1934, confirming their competitive status early on.
Team Evolution
Driven by a generation reflecting the diversity of its immigration, Switzerland built a reputation over the decades as a solid, disciplined opponent, difficult for the big nations to break down.
Great Managers
Murat Yakin has led La Nati since 2021 and guided them to their best World Cup result since 1954 at the 2026 edition, leading them to the quarter-finals.
Iconic Players
Granit Xhaka, current captain and an iconic midfielder for the national team, embodies the collective solidity that has always characterised Swiss football.
Major Achievements
Switzerland's best-ever World Cup result remains the quarter-finals, reached in 1934, 1954, and again in 2026, when La Nati pushed defending champions Argentina to extra time before losing (1-3), having eliminated Colombia on penalties in the Round of 16 and Algeria in the Round of 32, following an unbeaten group stage.
The Team Today
Led by Murat Yakin, Switzerland confirmed with their run to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals that they remain one of the respected nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Switzerland's next match?+
Switzerland face Scotland on 29 September 2026.
What is Switzerland's current standing?+
Switzerland are currently 1 in UEFA Nations League with 3 points.
What is Switzerland's best World Cup result?+
The quarter-finals, reached in 1934, 1954, and 2026.
Who is Switzerland's captain?+
Granit Xhaka, the team's current captain.
How did Switzerland's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Argentina (1-3, after extra time).
Who is Switzerland's current head coach?+
Murat Yakin, in charge since 2021, who led La Nati to their best World Cup result since 1954.
When was the Swiss Football Association founded?+
The ASF was founded in 1895.