
Switzerland
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group B · vs Canada, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A
FIFA Rank
#16
WC Titles
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WC Apps
12
Best Result
Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954)
Star Player
Granit Xhaka
About Switzerland
Switzerland, with its capital in Bern and a population of 9 million, is known for the Alps, luxury watches, chocolate, and banking. Switzerland has a law requiring that social animals like guinea pigs must be kept in pairs — owning just one is illegal.
In football, the Nati are a 12-time World Cup participant with their best result being Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954). Their World Cup journey began in 1934, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Granit Xhaka as their talisman under head coach Murat Yakın. Switzerland has qualified for 6 of the last 7 World Cups, making them one of the most consistent qualifiers in European football.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Switzerland at 6.4 out of 10, ranking them #17 overall and classifying them as an exciting dark horse. In Group B, they face Canada, Qatar in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).
Switzerland supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in Canada and the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.
Key Player
Granit Xhaka
Nati · FIFA #16
Head Coach
Murat Yakın
Home: Stade de Suisse
Group B
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
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Group Stage Opponents
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