Switzerland is set to commence their World Cup journey against Qatar, featuring a strong contingent of Serie A talent in their starting eleven.
Manuel Akanji will anchor the defense, while midfielders Remo Freuler from Bologna and Fabian Aebischer from Pisa are also named in the starting lineup.
Former Bologna winger Dan Ndoye is slated to start in attack, following reports linking him with a move back to Serie A to join Inter. The defensive line will be completed by former Milan and Torino player Ricardo Rodriguez.
In contrast, Qatar’s starting eleven does not include any players currently associated with Serie A.
World Cup 2026 – Switzerland vs Qatar Starting Lineups:
Qatar: Abunada; Al-Oui, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Ahmed, Laye; Gaber, Madibo, Abdurisag; Edmilson, Afif.
Switzerland: Kobel; Akanji, Elvedi, Ricardo Rodríguez; Aebischer, Zakaria, Freuler, Xhaka; Ndoye, Vargas; Embolo.
English Translation:
World Cup 2026: Switzerland vs Qatar Lineups – Akanji, Freuler & Aebischer Start for the Swiss
Switzerland kicks off their World Cup campaign against Qatar with a strong Serie A presence in their starting eleven.
Manuel Akanji plays in the heart of defence, while Bologna’s Remo Freuler and Pisa’s Fabian Aebischer both start in midfield.
Former Bologna winger Dan Ndoye starts in attack, fresh after reports of a return to Serie A with Inter, with ex-Milan and Torino defender Ricardo Rodriguez completing the back line.
Qatar fields no players with Serie A connections in their starting eleven.
World Cup 2026 – Switzerland vs Qatar
Qatar: Abunada; Al-Oui, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Ahmed, Laye; Gaber, Madibo, Abdurisag; Edmilson, Afif.
Switzerland: Kobel; Akanji, Elvedi, Ricardo Rodríguez; Aebischer, Zakaria, Freuler, Xhaka; Ndoye, Vargas; Embolo.
