Has Manuel Akanji played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Manuel Akanji play?

Manuel Akanji plays as a defender 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.

Manuel Akanji – Switzerland | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Manuel Akanji

Manuel Obafemi Akanji

Date of BirthJuly 19, 1995 (age 30)

Place of BirthNeftenbach, Switzerland

Height / Weight188 / 91

PositionDefender

Current ClubInter

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	4	0	0
World Cup	3	0	0
FIFA Club World Cup	3	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	3	0	0
Coppa Italia	2	0	0
Serie A	33	2	0
UEFA Champions League	10	0	0
FA Cup	4	0	0
UEFA Champions League	8	0	1
Euro Championship	5	0	0
UEFA Nations League	4	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	6	1	0
All Competitions	85	3	1

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World Cup 2026

Group B →

#	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

Manuel Akanji 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 defender, Akanji 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

Manuel Akanji 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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