Has Granit Xhaka played in a World Cup before?

Switzerland has appeared in 13 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Granit Xhaka's full international history.

What position does Granit Xhaka play?

Granit Xhaka plays as a midfielder for Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Switzerland in at the 2026 World Cup?

Switzerland are in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Canada, Qatar, Bosnia.

When does Switzerland play at the World Cup?

Switzerland's first match is on 2026-06-13 against Qatar at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco.

Granit Xhaka – Switzerland | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Granit Xhaka

Date of BirthSeptember 27, 1992 (age 33)

Place of BirthBasel, Switzerland

Height / Weight186 / 80

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubSunderland

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	3	1	2
World Cup	3	1	0
FA Cup	2	0	0
Premier League	34	1	6
Bundesliga	33	2	7
DFB Pokal	5	0	0
UEFA Champions League	10	0	0
Euro Championship	5	0	0
UEFA Nations League	5	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	6	2	0
All Competitions	106	7	15

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Switzerland	3	2	1	0	4	7
2	Canada	3	1	1	1	5	4
3	Bosnia	3	1	1	1	-1	4
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	-8	1

2026-06-13Qatar vs SwitzerlandLevi's Stadium, San Francisco→2026-06-18Switzerland vs BosniaSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-24Switzerland vs CanadaBC Place, Vancouver→

2026 tournament outlook

Granit Xhaka will represent Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Switzerland have been drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Qatar, Bosnia. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-13 against Qatar at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. As a midfielder, Xhaka will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Switzerland's best World Cup finish is Quarterfinals (1934, 1938, 1954). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup

Granit Xhaka is part of the Switzerland squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Murat Yakin, alongside P. Loretz, Z. Athekame, M. Aebischer, and Joël Monteiro among the key players.

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