Player profile
Breel Embolo
Forward · Stade Rennais
Breel Embolo led Switzerland's attack at the 2026 World Cup and scored their opening goal of the tournament against Qatar, becoming only the second Swiss player after Xherdan Shaqiri to score at four separate major tournaments.
Career
Embolo was named in Murat Yakin's 26-man squad on 20 May 2026, bringing 85 caps and 23 international goals to the tournament as one of Switzerland's most productive attackers.
He had scored at four consecutive major tournaments for Switzerland since 2020, totalling six goals, before his opener against Qatar extended that run further.
How they play
A tall, explosive centre-forward, Embolo shields the ball and wins headers while remaining mobile enough to drop deep or drift wide, leading the Swiss attack as its focal point.
Where they are now
Embolo's travel document was placed under review, delaying his arrival with the rest of the Swiss squad in the United States, but he joined in time to feature in the tournament.
Bio
Club career
- Stade Rennais F.C.2025
- AS Monaco FC2022–2025
- Borussia Mönchengladbach2019–2022
- Schalke 042016–2019
- FC Basel2014–2016
International career
- Switzerland men's national football teamSince 2015Current
Youth caps: U20 (2014–2015) · U21 (2014–2015) · U20 (2013–2014) · U16 (2012–2013)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Fourth straight major tournament goal2026
Embolo's opener against Qatar made him only the second Swiss player, after Xherdan Shaqiri, to score at four separate major tournaments.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
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Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Sven MandelCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Yahoo Sports — Switzerland star shows up on the big stage once againAugust 14, 2026
- Al Jazeera — World Cup delay for Switzerland's Embolo while US reviews travel documentAugust 14, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 14, 2026.
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