Switzerland striker Breel Embolo did not travel to Los Angeles with the rest of the team this week after learning that his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was changed from "approved" to pending further review.

Switzerland head to World Cup 2026 in one of the more favourable groups with Qatar and Bosnia & Herzegovina making only their second appearances at the tournament while co-hosts Canada have their sights set on progressing through the group stage.

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Vargas has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad and is expected to start on the left wing under coach Murat Yakin, arriving at the tournament in

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was delayed flying to the United States for the World Cup on Tuesday because his travel documents were under review. “Unfortunately, Breel Embolo is currently unable to travel to the United States with the team,

Switzerland international Breel Embolo is currently stranded in his home country, unable to join his teammates in the US for their pre-World Cup training camp due to a last-minute

ZURICH (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Switzerland has departed for the World Cup in the United States, but without one of its 26-man squad. Striker Breel Embolo was unable to fly due to entry issues. The

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