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World Cup 2026 · Group B · FIFA #19
Switzerland
- Group
- B
- FIFA Rank
- #19
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group B · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇦 Canada | #30 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #19 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | #55 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | #65 | 4 |
Switzerland's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Qatar vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Qatar's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇨🇭 Switzerland vs 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Bosnia and Herzegovina's team page →
Matchday 3 · 19:00 UTC
🇨🇭 Switzerland vs 🇨🇦 Canada
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Canada's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 3-4-1-2 in tight knockouts
Pivot
Granit Xhaka
Attacking focus
Breel Embolo · Dan Ndoye
Identity
Yakin's settled spine — Kobel / Akanji / Xhaka — built for tournament steadiness
Switzerland squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Murat Yakin
Swiss coach Murat Yakin has been in charge since 2021, leading Switzerland to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. He prizes tournament steadiness, building around an experienced spine of Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 8
Midfielders 8
Forwards 7
Switzerland at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 13 (incl. 2026) | Quarter-final · 3× champion |
How to watch Switzerland
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: SRF · RTS
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Switzerland World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Switzerland play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Switzerland's tournament begins Jun 13, 2026 against Qatar at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara (19:00 UTC).
Who is Switzerland's coach at World Cup 2026?
Murat Yakin.
What group is Switzerland in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group B with Canada, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is Switzerland's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#19 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Switzerland ever reached a World Cup Quarter-final?
Switzerland's best finish is Quarter-final, reached 3 times. They have appeared at 13 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Switzerland's captain at World Cup 2026?
Granit Xhaka.
Where can I watch Switzerland's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; SRF · RTS in Switzerland.