The Swiss national team can count on their captain Granit Xhaka. The 33-year-old stays with AFC Sunderland after rejecting an offer from Chelsea.

What happened?

Xhaka is said to have given AFC Sunderland the assurance that he will continue to play for the Premier League club, reported „The Athletic“. Sky Sports in England also reported that Xhaka will stay in Sunderland.

Why is this important for Switzerland?

The native of Basel has a contract with Sunderland until the summer of 2028. Unlike Chelsea, Sunderland will play in the European Cup next season.

What comes next?

The Swiss national team is in the World Cup round of 16. They will face Colombia on Tuesday (22.00 Uhr/ARD and MagentaTV) in Vancouver. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Switzerland 3-4 Germany | The recent form of the Swiss national team is strong: 3W-1D-1L (LWWWD, most recent first).