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Switzerland

Switzerland

SwitzerlandUEFAWorld Cup 2026
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Stadium
St. Jakob-Park
Coach
Murat Yakın
Founded
1895
Form (last 5)
LDWWW
🦁 Nickname
La Nati
🏛️ Federation
Swiss Football Association
Captain
Granit Xhaka
🏆 First World Cup
1934
Best achievement
World Cup quarter-final (1934, 1954, and 2026)

Season Statistics

World Cup 2026Group BSeason 2026
1
Position
3
MP
2
W
1
D
0
L
7
GF
3
GA
7
Pts

🏆
67%
Win rate
2.3
Goals / game
🛡️
1.0
Conceded / game
🧤
2/ 5
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF7
GA3
GD4
Form (last 5)
LDWWW(3W 1D 1L)
All competitions
CompetitionMPWDLGFGAPts
World Cup 2026(B)2026
3210737
UEFA Nations League2024
60246142

Form (last 5)

Upcoming Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures

Standings

Standings of Group B in the World Cup 2026 group stage.

#TeamMPWDLGDPts
1QualificationSwitzerlandSwitzerland3210+47
2QualificationCanadaCanada3111+54
3QualificationBosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & Herzegovina3111-14
4QualificationQatarQatar3012-81
Full Standings

Full Squad

Key Players

Advanced Team Statistics

Average over the last 5 matches

🌀
51%
Average Possession
🎯
9.6
Shots / Match
🥅
4.6
Shots on Target / Match
🔗
85%
Pass Accuracy
📈
1.3
xG / Match

Recent Results

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.

Overall record

Based on the last 16 matches played

16
MP
4
W
6
D
6
L
24
GF
26
GA
3
Clean sheets
-2
GD
Home
10
MP
4
W
4
D
2
L
20
GF
15
GA
Away
6
MP
0
W
2
D
4
L
4
GF
11
GA
Biggest win
Bosnia & Herzegovina🏠
41
Worst defeat
Spain🏠
14

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

Switzerland News

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Transfer news: Aston Villa complete the signing of Johan Manzambi, Switzerland's World Cup breakout star, for around €70m from SC Freiburg, beating Newcastle to the deal.

July 18, 2026
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Switzerland coach: "We didn't just face Argentina and their fans... we also played against the referee and VAR"

Switzerland's coach voiced strong frustration with the officiating following the defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.

July 14, 2026
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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Embolo red card opens the door for La Albiceleste in extra time to reach the semi-final

Thanks to two extra-time goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, Argentina got past Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, in a match marked by a decisive red card for Breel Embolo.

July 12, 2026
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With a record eight Arab teams competing, campaigns ranged from Morocco's run to the quarter-final to an early group-stage exit for four nations. Here's a full rundown of every Arab team's journey at the 2026 World Cup.

July 11, 2026
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Live match: Norway vs England in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final

Norway play the biggest match in their history against England, hoping to reach a first-ever semi-final, while the Three Lions rely on Harry Kane to book their spot in the last four. Follow the atmosphere around the match.

July 11, 2026
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Of the eight teams through to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco is the only one not from Europe or South America, repeating what it already achieved at Qatar 2022.

July 8, 2026
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World Cup 2026: the full round of 16 results recap

From Norway's shock win to Argentina's dramatic comeback and Ronaldo's farewell, here is the recap of all eight round of 16 matches at the 2026 World Cup and the eight quarter-finalists.

July 8, 2026
World Cup 2026: The 8 teams qualified for the quarter-finals and the full scheduleBreakingFIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: The 8 teams qualified for the quarter-finals and the full schedule

The 2026 World Cup quarter-final bracket is now complete: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland will face off in four ties scheduled from July 9 to 12.

July 8, 2026
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens): the Swiss go through after a tense shootoutFIFA World Cup 2026

Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens): the Swiss go through after a tense shootout

After a goalless 120 minutes, Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties (4-3) to reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Argentina.

July 8, 2026
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World Cup 2026: the full quarter-final schedule (teams, stadium, kick-off time)

Three of the four 2026 World Cup quarter-finals are now set, with dates, venues and kick-off times confirmed. The last spot will be decided by Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia.

July 7, 2026
World Cup 2026: the list of teams qualified for the quarter-finalsFIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: the list of teams qualified for the quarter-finals

Six of the eight 2026 World Cup quarter-final spots are now confirmed: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway and England. The last two berths will be decided by Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia.

July 7, 2026
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World Cup 2026: Morocco kick off the Round of 16 this Saturday — full schedule and kick-off times

Morocco open the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 this Saturday July 4 against Canada in Houston (kick-off 18:00 Morocco time). Here is the full schedule of all eight last-16 matches.

July 4, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is Switzerland's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Switzerland's current standing?+

Switzerland are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 7 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.