Switzerland have announced their 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with head coach Murat Yakin placing his faith in a core of experienced campaigners while injecting a touch of youthful exuberance. The headline news is the inclusion of veteran duo Ricardo Rodriguez and Granit Xhaka, who will both appear at their fourth senior World Cup finals.
Their journey together began far earlier, however, as both were part of the Switzerland side that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009™ a triumph that announced Swiss football’s rising potential to the world.
Here is the Switzerland squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, organized into four clear tables by position: Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders, and Forwards.
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Gregor Kobel | Borussia Dortmund |
| Marvin Keller | Young Boys |
| Yvon Mvogo | Lorient |
Defenders
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Manuel Akanji | Manchester City |
| Aurèle Amenda | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Eray Cömert | Valencia |
| Nico Elvedi | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| Luca Jaquez | Luzern |
| Miro Muheim | Hamburger SV |
| Ricardo Rodriguez | Real Betis |
| Silvan Widmer | Mainz 05 |
Midfielders
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Michel Aebischer | Bologna |
| Christian Fassnacht | Norwich City |
| Remo Freuler | Bologna |
| Cedric Itten | Young Boys |
| Ardon Jashari | Luzern |
| Fabian Rieder | Rennes |
| Djibril Sow | Sevilla |
| Granit Xhaka | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Denis Zakaria | Monaco |
Forwards
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Zeki Amdouni | Benfica |
| Breel Embolo | Monaco |
| Johan Manzambi | Freiburg |
| Dan Ndoye | Bologna |
| Noah Okafor | AC Milan |
| Ruben Vargas | Sevilla |
Alongside Rodriguez and Xhaka, Yakin has called up a host of established stars. Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo, Gregor Kobel, and Denis Zakaria have all been selected, providing a spine of top-level experience from across Europe’s elite leagues. Kobel, the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, will battle for the No. 1 jersey after establishing himself as one of the Bundesliga’s finest shot-stoppers.
Youth and Fresh Blood
The squad’s youngest member is Johan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Freiburg sensation who earns his place off the back of a terrific season with the Bundesliga outfit. His dribbling ability and creative instincts could make him a wildcard option off the bench.
Meanwhile, Marvin Keller a goalkeeper yet to earn his first senior cap is the only uncapped player included, signaling Yakin’s willingness to trust emerging depth between the posts. (Source: fifa.com)
A Historic Milestone for Rodriguez and Xhaka
Ricardo Rodriguez and Granit Xhaka are set to take part in their fourth World Cup, having previously featured at Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022. Entering these finals, the duo are deadlocked on a national‑record 12 World Cup appearances each, alongside fellow Swiss icon Xherdan Shaqiri, who is not included this time.
The last senior World Cup they missed was South Africa 2010. But just over six months before that tournament, they were penning a national fairy tale on Africa’s west coast. Switzerland at their first U-17 World Cup stunned the competition with seven straight wins in Nigeria to capture the country’s first global crown. That golden generation is now Switzerland’s veteran heartbeat.
Schweizer WM-Kader 2026
Switzerland have built a reputation for tournament consistency, reaching the knockout stages in three of their last four World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022). With a blend of tournament-hardened leaders and exciting youngsters like Manzambi, Yakin’s side will aim to go even deeper in North America.
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