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Who will make Switzerland's squad for the 2026 World Cup?

All you need to know about Switzerland's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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World Cup record in sight for 42-year-old - could CR7 break it?

Sebastian Soria is on the verge of making World Cup history as the Qatar veteran has been named in Julen Lopetegui's preliminary squad for the 2026 tournament. At 42 years old, the forward is poised to eclipse the long-standing record held by Cameroon icon Roger Milla as the oldest outfield player to ever grace the competition, opening the door for Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Wirtz's dad insists he's 'ready' for Liverpool challenge after bulking up

Florian Wirtz is finally finding his rhythm at Liverpool after an initial period of adjustment following his high-profile move from the Bundesliga. The Germany international’s father, Hans, has revealed the physical sacrifices his son has made to conquer the unique demands of English football.

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

Wirtz reveals Nagelsmann role in Liverpool struggles

Florian Wirtz has openly discussed the emotional toll of his challenging start at Liverpool. The talented German playmaker admitted that adapting to the Premier League took a significant physical and emotional toll. However, crucial support from national team coach Julian Nagelsmann helped him overcome these hurdles, leading to a recent return to peak form for his country.

🎥 | Wirtz scores two stunners in seven-goal thriller

Florian Wirtz produced a virtuoso performance to guide Germany to a dramatic 4-3 victory over Switzerland. The Liverpool playmaker was involved in every decisive moment, scoring twice and providing two assists in a back-and-forth international friendly.

Nagelsmann's surprising move pays off straight away

One of Nagelsmann's tactical moves pays off straight away. Karl makes a successful debut, whilst the defence is having an off day.

Surprising move: Nagelsmann lashes out at 'amateur' psychologists

In place of the in-form Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade was given another chance to prove himself against Switzerland. For the national coach, it was a decision based on intuition and psychology.

Nagelsmann reveals the starting line-up against Switzerland

The penultimate friendly before the final World Cup squad announcement: Germany face Switzerland on Friday. We reveal the line-up that national coach Julian Nagelsmann is relying on – he has already revealed most of the positions himself.

"He's got a screw loose": Müller jokes about Nagelsmann

Thomas Müller has humorously ruled out a return to the German national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Kimmich comes to the defence of a heavily criticised DFB star

Joshua Kimmich does not agree with the criticism levelled at Antonio Rüdiger and his role in the German national team.

Bayern star unlikely to join the DFB squad – replacement from VfB?

It appears that Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic will not be able to join the German national team.

What a surprise! Hamann would have picked a different centre-back

Dietmar Hamann would have liked to see two more names in national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for the upcoming DFB internationals.

Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

Puma delivers bold Swiss flair with dynamic home design and an eye-catching away look ahead of North America.

2026 World Cup group stage draw: Fixtures and broadcasters

Discover the group stage draw and match schedule for the 2026 World Cup.

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2026 World Cup fixtures and broadcasters

Discover the 2026 World Cup dates, match schedule, group standings, results and every channel broadcasting the tournament.

Canada WC draw: Lucky on paper - but Italy could flip the script

Canada got the rub of the green as preparations for the 2026 World Cup kicked into full gear. Les Rouges will face Switzerland, Qatar and the winner of a European playoff to open the tournament next summer. On paper, it’s a winnable group - but if the playoff unfolds as expected, Jesse Marsch’s team could be staring down global giants Italy in the early stages.

IN FULL: World Cup 2026 group-stage draw

The World Cup 2026 draw has been made, with England set to face Croatia in the group stages, and the USMNT to take on Australia. Brazil have been drawn with Morocco, while France will play Senegal and Argentina must face Austria.

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Isak opens up on injury hell after returning for big Sweden loss

Alexander Isak has lifted the lid on a difficult few months that have been hampered by injury following his £125 million ($164m) transfer to Liverpool. Much was expected of the striker following his big-money switch from Newcastle United but so far, the 26-year-old has failed to fire. After his latest cameo outing for Sweden, the forward has opened up on his tough road back to full fitness.

Sweden v Switzerland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Sweden boss Potter gives disappointing update on Isak fitness

Sweden boss Graham Potter says star striker Alexander Isak is not ready to play two full games during the international break. The £125m man has been struggling for fitness since leaving Newcastle for Merseyside. Potter did confirm the Liverpool star will play some part in his side's World Cup qualifiers; Isak has been named on the bench to face Switzerland today.

How to get Switzerland vs Sweden Qualifier tickets

Here’s exactly how you can secure tickets to Switzerland vs Sweden

Xhaka tells fellow PL star to 'shut up' after national team complaints

Switzerland and Sunderland star Granit Xhaka has sent out a strong message to an international team-mate who is complaining about his lack of game time after being left out of the latest squad for World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Kosovo. The 33-year-old midfielder says players should do their talking on the pitch and admits at times there's a need to simply "shut up".

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Frequently asked questions

: Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.
: Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.
: Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.
: Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).
: Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.
: Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.
: With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.
: Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.
: Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.
: Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.
: Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.

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