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Switzerland — World Cup 2026
Group B · Model Elo 1995 · Founded 1924 · Stade de Genève
Switzerland are in Group B. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1995, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 6 group-stage fixtures.
About Switzerland
Switzerland are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group B. The national side was founded in 1924. They play home matches at the Stade de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland, which seats 30,084.
- Founded: 1924
- Home stadium: Stade de Genève (capacity 30,084)
- Based in: Geneva, Switzerland
- Official site: www.football.ch/SFV/Nationalteams/A-Team.aspx
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Gregor Kobel · Goalkeeper · age 28 · Borussia Dortmund -
33. Marvin Keller · Goalkeeper · age 24 · Young Boys -
38. Yvon Mvogo · Goalkeeper · age 32 · Lorient
Defenders
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5. Aurèle Amenda · Centre-Back · age 23 · Eintracht Frankfurt -
12. Ricardo Rodriguez · Left-Back · age 33 · Real Betis -
14. Luca Jaquez · Centre-Back · age 23 · Stuttgart -
24. Eray Cömert · Centre-Back · age 28 · Valencia -
25. Manuel Akanji · Centre-Back · age 31 · Inter Milan -
28. Miro Muheim · Defender · age 28 · Hamburg -
30. Silvan Widmer · Right-Back · age 33 · Mainz -
30. Nico Elvedi · Centre-Back · age 29 · Borussia Mönchengladbach
Midfielders
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6. Denis Zakaria · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Monaco -
8. Remo Freuler · Central Midfield · age 34 · Bologna -
16. Christian Fassnacht · Attacking Midfield · age 32 · Young Boys -
20. Djibril Sow · Central Midfield · age 29 · Sevilla -
20. Michel Aebischer · Central Midfield · age 29 · Pisa -
30. Ardon Jashari · Defensive Midfield · age 24 · AC Milan -
32. Fabian Rieder · Attacking Midfield · age 24 · FC Augsburg -
34. Granit Xhaka · Defensive Midfield · age 33 · Sunderland -
44. Johan Manzambi · Central Midfield · age 20 · Freiburg
Forwards
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7. Breel Embolo · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Rennes -
11. Rubén Vargas · Left Wing · age 28 · Sevilla -
13. Cedric Itten · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Fortuna Düsseldorf -
14. Dan Ndoye · Right Winger · age 25 · Nottingham Forest -
19. Noah Okafor · Left Wing · age 26 · Leeds United -
25. Zeki Amdouni · Centre-Forward · age 25 · Burnley
Staff
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Murat Yakin · Manager · age 51 · Switzerland
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Switzerland have played 890 internationals since 1905, winning 319 for a 35.8% win rate (319W 206D 365L, 1,330 goals for / 1,451 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 17W 10D 20L from 47 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Argentina 1–3 · 2026-07-11 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Colombia 0–0 · 2026-07-07 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Algeria 2–0 · 2026-07-02 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Canada 2–1 · 2026-06-24 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Bosnia-Herzegovina 4–1 · 2026-06-18 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Qatar 1–1 · 2026-06-13 · FIFA World Cup
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Switzerland's Top World Cup Scorers
- Josef Hügi — 6 World Cup goals
- Xherdan Shaqiri — 5 World Cup goals
- André Abegglen — 4 World Cup goals
- Robert Ballaman — 4 World Cup goals
- Breel Embolo — 4 World Cup goals
- Leopold Kielholz — 3 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group B Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Switzerland in at the 2026 World Cup?
Switzerland are in Group B.
What are Switzerland's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Switzerland a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1995.
When was the Switzerland national football team founded?
1924.
Where do Switzerland play their home matches?
At the Stade de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland (capacity 30,084).
What is Switzerland's all-time record?
Switzerland have played 890 internationals, winning 319 (35.8%). At the World Cup they have 17 wins, 10 draws and 20 defeats from 47 matches.