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Switzerland World Cup 2026 team guide
Granit Xhaka and his teammates enter with high expectations after a smooth route through qualifying
TL;DR
- Switzerland has qualified for their sixth consecutive World Cup and aims for their best-ever performance.
- The team had a comfortable qualifying campaign, topping their group.
- The squad features a mix of experienced players (Xhaka, Akanji, Rodriguez) and emerging talents (Ndoye, Rieder, Manzambi).
- Key players like Granit Xhaka and Noah Okafor are in good form.
- Coach Murat Yakin has a flexible tactical approach, having used 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-3 formations.
- Fan support is expected to be strong, though fewer fans will attend compared to Euro 2024 due to logistical and political factors.