A third AS Monaco player will be embarking on an American adventure this summer! Revealed bit by bit through a social media contest, the list of 26 players who will represent Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup logically includes the name of Denis Zakaria. It's a great reward for Captain Zak', who joins Maghnes Akliouche, selected for France, and Simon Adingra, who will wear the Ivory Coast jersey.
A veteran of major international competitions 🗺️
Unlike his two teammates who will be experiencing their first World Cup, the midfielder will be participating in his third. He was already part of the squad for the 2018 and 2022 editions, competitions in which the Swiss national team was eliminated in the round of 16 each time, after defeats against Sweden eight years ago (1-0) and Portugal more recently (6-1). This time, the Swiss will undoubtedly be eager to repeat, at least, that performance, or even go further.
A balanced group on paper 📝
But before discussing the knockout stage, they must first get through the group stage. And even if Murat Yakin's men's group seems within their reach, or at least at their level, since it includes Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada, Denis Zakaria and his teammates will still have to be wary of these nations, which can be tricky, especially since their match against the Canadians will be played in Vancouver. Good luck, Denis! 🇨🇭
