Swiss Stars Ready for Glory: Switzerland's Full World Cup 2026 Squad

A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.

Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.

Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.

Switzerland enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a balanced blend of experienced internationals and emerging talent. With leaders such as Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji anchoring the squad, the Swiss will be looking to progress beyond the knockout stages and challenge the tournament's traditional powerhouses.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Switzerland Squad: Full Team List

Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (BSC Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)

Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Internazionale), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburger SV), Ricardo Rodríguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz 05)

Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow (FC Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco)

Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United), Ruben Vargas (Sevilla), Christian Fassnacht (BSC Young Boys), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg)