Xhaka Makes History: Record-Holding Captain Heads to His 4th World Cup with 144 Caps — Yakin's 26-Man Squad Revealed
The Swiss Football Association officially announced Murat Yakin's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on Wednesday, May 20. Captain Granit Xhaka holds the national record with 144 caps and is heading to his 4th World Cup. 17 players come from the Qatar 2022 squad, while 6 players will experience their first major tournament. Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar await in Group B.