Swiss Coach Yakin Extends Contract Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Switzerland's coach Murat Yakin has extended his contract to lead the team into the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a successful run to the European Championship quarterfinals. The Swiss soccer federation will hold a news conference to discuss the details. Under Yakin, Switzerland has shown remarkable performance.

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has extended his contract, ensuring he will lead the national team into the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This move comes after Switzerland's impressive performance in the European Championship, where they reached the quarterfinals.

The Swiss soccer federation announced plans for a news conference on Monday to elaborate on the contract extensions for Yakin and assistant coach Giorgio Contini. Yakin, who has held the Swiss coaching role for three years, had faced challenges during the Euro 2024 qualifiers due to tensions within the squad.

Despite these challenges, Yakin guided Switzerland to an unbeaten run until their elimination by England in a penalty shootout. The team's noteworthy victories included a 2-0 win against defending champions Italy. With only one loss in their last 19 games, Switzerland is poised to be a top-seeded team in the European qualifiers for the upcoming World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

(With inputs from agencies.)