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
Svizzera 
Bosnia ed Erzegovina Svizzera 4-1 Bosnia ed Erzegovina
Svizzera 4-1 Bosnia ed Erzegovina. Girone B. BC Place, Vancouver. ven 12 giu.
Svizzera 
Canada Svizzera 2-1 Canada
Svizzera 2-1 Canada. Girone B. BC Place, Vancouver. gio 18 giu.
Svizzera 
Qatar Svizzera 1-1 Qatar
Svizzera 1-1 Qatar. Girone B. BC Place, Vancouver. lun 22 giu.
Svizzera 
Algeria Svizzera 2-0 Algeria
Svizzera 2-0 Algeria. Trentaduesimi. BC Place, Vancouver. gio 2 lug.
Svizzera 
Colombia Svizzera 0-0 dcr Colombia ai calci di rigore
Svizzera 0-0 dcr Colombia ai calci di rigore. Ottavi di finale. BC Place, Vancouver. mar 7 lug.
Argentina Svizzera Argentina 3-1 dts Svizzera dopo i supplementari
Argentina 3-1 dts Svizzera dopo i supplementari. Quarti di finale. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. sab 11 lug.