The story
The Switzerland national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Nati, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 19 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from UEFA to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Quietly excellent and forever underestimated, the side that loves a giant-killing.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Switzerland will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group B and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group B. The connection between Granit Xhaka and Dan Ndoye is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Granit Xhaka - the clinical midfield who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Switzerland are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Suisse 
Bosnie-Herzégovine Suisse 4-1 Bosnie-Herzégovine
Suisse 4-1 Bosnie-Herzégovine. Groupe B. BC Place, Vancouver. ven. 12 juin.
Suisse 
Canada Suisse 2-1 Canada
Suisse 2-1 Canada. Groupe B. BC Place, Vancouver. jeu. 18 juin.
Suisse 
Qatar Suisse 1-1 Qatar
Suisse 1-1 Qatar. Groupe B. BC Place, Vancouver. lun. 22 juin.
Suisse 
Algérie Suisse 2-0 Algérie
Suisse 2-0 Algérie. Huitièmes de poule (32). BC Place, Vancouver. jeu. 2 juil..
Suisse 
Colombie Suisse 0-0 t.a.b. Colombie aux tirs au but
Suisse 0-0 t.a.b. Colombie aux tirs au but. Huitièmes de finale. BC Place, Vancouver. mar. 7 juil..
Argentine Suisse Argentine 3-1 a.p. Suisse après prolongation
Argentine 3-1 a.p. Suisse après prolongation. Quart de finale. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. sam. 11 juil..