Swiss national team exits World Cup quarterfinals, eyes Euro 2028

Switzerland’s men’s football team reached the quarter‑finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having eliminated Colombia on penalties after a 2‑0 win in the round of 16. The Swiss side, praised for its collective discipline and tactical balance, now prepares to meet defending champion Argentina in the next round.

Coach Murat Yakin, whose contract runs until the summer of 2028, said the focus will shift to qualifying for Euro 2028 after the tournament. The federation is also planning for upcoming Nations League B fixtures against Scotland, Slovenia and North Macedonia. Veteran goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defender Fabian Schär and midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri retired following Euro 2024, while captain Granit Xhaka, now 33, will continue to lead the team. Discussions continue about the future of aging full‑backs Ricardo Rodríguez and Silvan Widmer, with younger players such as Miro Muheim and Denis Zakaria expected to challenge for places.

The quarter‑final run marks Switzerland’s best World Cup performance in decades, reinforcing its reputation as one of the tournament’s eight strongest nations and setting a platform for future European competition.