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Switzerland

Nati Group B UEFA

FIFA
#19
Elo
#13

Did you know

Switzerland's 1954 quarter-final, the 'Heat Battle of Lausanne', is the highest-scoring game in World Cup history — they led Austria 3-0 and still lost 7-5.

World Cup record

Appearances
13
Best finish
Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954)
Last finish
Round of 16 (2022)
Status
Yet to win

Coach & key players

  • Murat Yakin
    Murat Yakin
    Head coach
  • Granit Xhaka
    Granit Xhaka
    Sunderland
  • Manuel Akanji
    Manuel Akanji
    Inter Milan
  • Breel Embolo
    Breel Embolo
    Rennes

Fixtures

  • Jun 13, 19:00
    Qatar Qatar v Switzerland Switzerland
  • Jun 18, 19:00
    Switzerland Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Jun 24, 19:00
    Switzerland Switzerland v Canada Canada

Group opponents

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.