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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 · Xherdan Shaqiri
Identity
Yakin's settled spine — Sommer / Akanji / Xhaka — built for tournament steadiness
Key players
Yann Sommer
Manuel Akanji
Granit Xhaka
Breel Embolo
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.