Switzerland’s final squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup — Granit Xhaka, including Okafor

Swiss coach Murat Yakin opted for consistency and experience on Wednesday as he named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, picking 17 players who were in the squad four years ago in Qatar.

A further three were part of the squad at the 2024 European Championship in Germany, leaving only back-up goalkeeper Marvin Keller and the Germany-based quintet of Aurele Amenda, Cedric Itten, Luca Jaquez, Johan Manzambi and Miro Muheim playing in a major tournament for the first time.

Captain Granit

Switzerland will meet Qatar in Santa Clara in the opening Group B match on June 13, followed by matches against Bosnia and co-hosts Canada.

Swiss selection:

Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller, Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo

Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer

Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Johan Manzambi, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria

Forward: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Cedric Itten, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor

(with input from agencies)

Published on May 20, 2026