Switzerland

P3 W2 D1 L0 · 7 pts · +4 GD · 1st in group

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3 riding · 2 hyping

Scouting intel

compiled 2026-06-21 · Sonar

Squad value

€247.20m

Coach

Murat Yakin

Form (last 5)

WDLWD

Key players

Manuel AkanjiCB · Leader in back three, elite build-up€50.00m

Gregor KobelGK · Top-level shot-stopper, strong in air€35.00m

Ruben VargasLW · Direct runner, key transition outlet€20.00m

Ardon JashariDM · Aggressive presser, progressive passing range€25.00m

Shape: Switzerland typically line up in a flexible 3-4-2-1/3-4-1-2, with Akanji anchoring a ball-playing back three and wing-backs providing width. They emphasize compact mid-block pressing, structured possession through Xhaka/Jashari, and quick vertical attacks through the half-spaces.

Numbers: Recent qualifiers and tournament play show Switzerland generating solid but not elite non-penalty xG, with a noticeable reliance on set pieces and cutbacks rather than volume of shots. Defensively, their xG against is generally strong thanks to a compact block, though they can concede high-quality transition chances if wing-backs are caught high.

Key updates

▸Core leadership group of Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji and Yann Sommer/Kobel remains intact, preserving continuity from previous tournaments.
▸Emergence of Ardon Jashari as a high-value midfield option has refreshed the double pivot alongside or instead of Xhaka.
▸Wide/wing-back roles are increasingly important, with competition for places as Switzerland look for more thrust in wide channels.
▸Squad market value remains in the mid-€200m range, underlining a balanced, experienced group without a single superstar-dependent structure.