Switzerland coach Murat Yakin is signing a new contract to take the team into qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after an impressive run to the European Championship quarterfinals. The Swiss soccer federation says a news conference for Monday will detail the contract extensions for Yakin and his assistant Giorgio Contini.
Switzerland ’s head coach Murat Yakin reacts to the fans before the start of the quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Switzerland ’s head coach Murat Yakin comforts Switzerland ’s Manuel Akanji after a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Yakin’s team outclassed defending champion Italy 2-0 in the round of 16 and was held to 1-1 draws by Germany and England only by late equalizing goals. Switzerland trailed for just 13 minutes during its five games, in a 1-1 draw with Scotland. Switzerland has lost just one in 19 games under Yakin since being routed 6-1 by Portugal in the 2022 World Cup round of 16.
Switzerland should be a top-seeded team in one of the 12 European qualifying groups for the next World Cup which will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is scheduled in December. The 12 group winners advance direct next year and four more teams qualify through European playoff brackets in March 2026.
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