Attacking threat
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Switzerland.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji gives Switzerland balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Xherdan Shaqiri
Xherdan Shaqiri anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Switzerland look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Switzerland shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Switzerland 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
Switzerland still lean on a #d52b1e home identity with #ffffff contrast cues in the current cycle.
Puma era
Puma shape the current World Cup look for Switzerland.
2026 reveal window
March 2026 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who is in the Switzerland squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Switzerland's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, Xherdan Shaqiri, with Murat Yakin as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Switzerland head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Murat Yakin leads Switzerland into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Switzerland squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.