Switzerland’s Starting Lineup Against Qatar in 2026 World Cup Led by Xhaka and Akanji

Murad Yakin, the head coach of the Switzerland national team, has announced the starting lineup for today’s match against Qatar, which is set to take place this Saturday as part of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 10 PM Cairo and Mecca time at Levi’s Stadium, as part of Group B in the tournament.

Switzerland enters this match with a focus on achieving a strong start that would give them an early advantage in the race for qualification to the next round, leveraging the experience of their players from previous major tournaments and international appearances.

On the other hand, Qatar aims to make a notable impression and secure a positive result as they begin their World Cup journey. This edition marks Qatar’s second participation in World Cup history and their first qualification through the qualifying rounds.

Switzerland’s Lineup Against Qatar in 2026 World Cup

The lineup for Switzerland facing Qatar in the 2026 World Cup is as follows:.

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel.

Defense: Manuel Akanji, Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi.

Midfield: Ricardo Rodriguez, Michel Aebischer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler.

Attack: Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas.