Murat Yakin
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- Oct 9
Granit Xhaka gets suspended 150,000-franc penalty over forged Covid certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka accepted a suspended penalty from the Lucerne prosecutor for using two forged Covid vaccination certificates. He is expected back in the national squad in November.
- Oct 6
Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0 in Luzern to extend perfect Nations League start
Fabian Rieder, Johan Manzambi, and Dan Ndoye scored in Luzern as Murat Yakin's team capitalized on defensive errors to secure their fourth consecutive group win.
- Oct 2
Switzerland prepares for Slovenia in Lucerne despite pitch concerns at Thermoplan Arena
Switzerland hosts Slovenia in Lucerne on Saturday evening for their third Nations League fixture, aiming to maintain a perfect group record on a recently repaired stadium pitch.
- Sep 30
Switzerland defeat ten-man Scotland 3-0 in Nations League after early Hendry dismissal
Switzerland capitalised on an 11th-minute red card for Jack Hendry to earn a 3-0 Nations League victory over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday.
- Sep 10
Winsley Boteli commits to Switzerland after scoring 12 goals in 12 games for Sion
FC Sion striker Winsley Boteli turned down an approach from DR Congo to represent Switzerland ahead of Murat Yakin's Nations League squad announcement on 17 September.
- Jul 28
IFAB: VAR wrong to send off Switzerland's Embolo in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
The IFAB circular states the mistaken identity rule cannot be used to change the nature of an offence, meaning Breel Embolo's second yellow for simulation against Argentina on July 12 should not have been applied, ruling Switzerland's elimination in extra time was shaped by an officiating mistake.
- Jul 12
Alvarez's extra-time stunner sends Argentina past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarter-final
Argentina needed extra time to overcome a determined Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Julian Alvarez's long-range goal in the 112th minute broke a 1-1 deadlock after the Swiss had played with ten men from the 72nd minute.
- Jul 8
Switzerland reaches World Cup quarterfinals with penalty win over Colombia, faces Argentina next
Switzerland booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a tense 0-0 draw and 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia in Vancouver. The win sets up a clash with Argentina and Lionel Messi on 12 July.
- Jul 5
Racist abuse surges at 2026 World Cup: Swiss and Dutch players targeted, FIFA reports 11% of insulting posts are racist
FIFA says racist comments now make up 11% of abusive online posts during the tournament, a three-point rise from 2022. Switzerland's FA disabled comments after its opening draw, and Dutch players blocked their accounts following a penalty shootout loss.
- Jul 3
Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoi secured Switzerland's passage to the knockout stage at BC Place in Vancouver.
- Jun 28
Switzerland to face Petkovic's Algeria in World Cup last 16 after dramatic final group-day twist
An 8% chance became reality on the final night of the group stage, setting up a round-of-16 meeting between Switzerland and a familiar face: ex-Nati boss Vladimir Petkovic, now guiding Algeria.
- Jun 19
Xhaka's 'keep talking' gesture and two-goal Manzambi lift Switzerland past Bosnia after toxic start
Captain Granit Xhaka converted a late penalty and made a 'talk all you want' celebration after earlier criticism of his leadership, as Johan Manzambi's double inspired a 4-1 win that keeps Switzerland on course for the last 16.
- Jun 14
Gary Neville slams 'absurd' FIFA secrecy after VAR controversy mars Qatar's historic World Cup draw with Switzerland
Qatar earned their first-ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland, but the match was overshadowed by a VAR controversy that drew blistering criticism from Gary Neville.
- Jun 14
Qatar score historic first World Cup point with stoppage-time header against wasteful Switzerland
Breel Embolo's early penalty had Switzerland in control, but Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi headed a dramatic equaliser deep in stoppage time to earn the Gulf nation a first ever World Cup point.
- Jun 13
Qatar earn first World Cup point with Khoukhi's 95th-minute header against Switzerland
A stoppage-time header from Boualem Khoukhi gave Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Group B on Saturday, securing the nation's first-ever point at a men's FIFA World Cup finals.
- Jun 13
Xhaka to set Swiss World Cup record in opener, Yakin stays relaxed before Qatar clash
Granit Xhaka will become Switzerland’s most-capped World Cup player when his team faces Qatar in their 2026 tournament debut. Coach Murat Yakin kept formation plans hidden but radiated calm at a lively press conference.
