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Switzerland

FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group B · vs Canada, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A

FIFA Rank

#16

WC Titles

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.

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Key Player

Granit Xhaka

Nati · FIFA #16

HC

Head Coach

Murat Yakın

Home: Stade de Suisse

Power Index DARK HORSE
#17 overall
Ranking
8/10
Group
5/10
Squad
7/10
Fans
5/10
History
4/10
6.4
WC26-PI-v1.0
⚡ Dark horse — capable of surprise run
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Group B

Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.

Squad Preview

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Group Stage Opponents

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CAN

Canada

CONCACAF

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Qatar

AFC

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UEFA Playoff A

UEFA

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Playoff — TBD March 2026

Squad data via API-Football. Team colors are approximate. Final World Cup rosters announced May 2026. SeatNav is not affiliated with FIFA.