Switzerland

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FIFA#16
2026

Switzerland's 2026 World Cup Campaign

Switzerland enters the 2026 World Cup with a steady start, having drawn their opening group match 1-1. Their qualifying campaign in Europe was impressive, topping their group with 14 points from six matches, boasting four wins and two draws without a single loss. They scored 14 goals and conceded only twice, underlining a disciplined defence and effective attack.

Throughout qualification, Switzerland maintained consistent form, with an unbeaten run including notable wins at home and away. Their defensive solidity is reflected in four clean sheets across qualifiers, and they have carried some of that defensive resilience into the tournament so far.

Looking ahead, Switzerland will be aiming to build on their solid foundation in the group stage. With a balanced squad and a history of World Cup appearances, they will hope to advance beyond previous bests and avoid being just a nice story told in the Swiss Alps.

Group B

#TeamPPts
1Switzerland37
2Canada34
3Bosnia & Herzegovina34
4Qatar31
As of 19 Jul 2026
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Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

14

PPG (last 5)

2.20

Squad pedigree

22 of 24 squad players (92%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

R. Freuler

R. Freuler

Bologna
Serie A

32 apps · 1 G · 2 A · 6.95

Player shape

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M. Muheim

M. Muheim

Hamburger SV
Bundesliga

29 apps · 0 G · 4 A · 6.98

Player shape

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L. Jaquez

L. Jaquez

VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga

18 apps · 0 G · 1 A · 6.85

Player shape

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League position

Position 7

Points trajectory

Rank 7

FIFA world ranking

#16

Manager

M. Yakin

Switzerland

Season at a glance

W 3·D 3·L 010–4 GF/GA+6 GD2 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home3W1D0Llast 5
Last 5 away0W2D0Llast 5
Scored4/5
Conceded3/5

Last result

FYR Macedonia
0-3
Switzerland
26 Sept

Next match

Scotland
19:45
Switzerland
29 Sept

UEFA Nations League table

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1Switzerland13
2Albania13
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Switzerland's Season Form

Switzerland's 2026 campaign has been marked by steady consistency rather than flashy streaks. Their record of four wins and two draws in six qualifying matches reflects a knack for avoiding defeats, with no losses recorded so far. Interestingly, the team has dropped points exclusively through draws rather than setbacks, showing resilience but perhaps a touch of caution.

Their home form stands out, boasting three wins and a mere one goal conceded in front of their own fans, while away from home they've managed one win alongside two draws. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding just two goals across all qualifiers with four clean sheets split evenly between home and away games. Though their biggest win streak remains unremarkable, Switzerland are quietly dependable — a side comfortable grinding out results rather than sparkling with streaky brilliance.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
8
2
HomeGoals againstAway
2
2
HomeClean sheetsAway
2
0
HomeFailed to scoreAway
1
0
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
2.00vs1.00

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
9
Goals against
3
Goal difference
+6
Clean sheets
1
Points / round
10.0

Switzerland: Home Comforts and Away Resilience

Switzerland's scoring prowess is notably stronger at home, netting 11 of their 14 goals in familiar surroundings during the World Cup qualification campaign. Defensively, they are rock solid in both settings, conceding just one goal at home and one away, underlining a disciplined backline.

Interestingly, the Swiss have kept an equal number of clean sheets on home and away turf, which speaks volumes about their consistent defensive organisation. While their goal-scoring dips on the road, their ability to grind out results remains intact, making them a tough nut to crack regardless of the venue.

As they prepare to face Bosnia & Herzegovina at home in the World Cup 2026 group stage, Switzerland will be banking on their strong home form and defensive resilience to edge closer to the knockout rounds.

Fipster's Record on Switzerland in 2026

Fipster is still building its record on Switzerland this World Cup 2026 campaign, having graded only one fixture so far. That solitary prediction missed the mark, so the model is clearly still warming up its crystal ball when it comes to the Swiss.

With Switzerland navigating the group stage with a draw and showing solid form in qualification, it will be interesting to see if Fipster sharpens its accuracy as the tournament unfolds. For now, patience is the name of the game.