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The Swiss national team faces Qatar at the 2026 World Cup. The Golden Generation of Switzerland wants to finally make the leap to the top teams again. The Round of 16, Round of 16, Round of 16: that is the balance of Switzerland in the last three World Cups.
What happened?
Switzerland has failed in the Round of 16 in the last three World Cups. In 2014, it was against Argentina, four years later against Sweden, and at the tournament in Qatar, it was a 1:6 defeat against Portugal in the Round of 16.
Why is it important for Switzerland?
Coach Murat Yakin was subsequently criticized, but the strong performance at the 2024 European Championship in Germany secured the 51-year-old's job. Now the Swiss are taking a new approach.
What comes next?
In Group B, Switzerland is the clear favorite before the opening match against Qatar on Saturday. The other opponents are Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada.
Switzerland is relying on a well-rehearsed team. German football fans recognize many familiar faces in the Swiss squad: 17 players have played in the Bundesliga or are currently still active in Germany.
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Gregor Kobel | Borussia Dortmund |
| Manuel Akanji | Manchester City |
The Swiss have a record of 3W-1D-1L (LWWWD, most recent first) in their last five games. The last game ended with a 3:4 defeat against Germany on March 27, 2026.
Belastung kann zum Thema werden
There could be heat battles at the tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada as well. After all, moderate temperatures are forecast for the opening match against Qatar in San Francisco on Saturday evening.
