2026 World Cup: Switzerland eye another deep run
Switzerland will head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States targeting another deep run after years of consistency on the biggest stage. The Nati have quietly built a reputation as one of Europe’s most organised and reliable tournament sides and now want to move from respected outsiders to genuine contenders. The 2026 finals will be Switzerland’s 13th appearance at a World Cup and their sixth in a row since 2006. Historically, they reached the quarter finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954 and, in the modern era, they have advanced from the group stage in five of their last six World Cup campaigns. Granit Xhaka, fresh from a title winning season and enjoying some of the best form of his career, is expected to captain the side and set the tempo in midfield. Around him, […]