"The top-ranked team coming to Northern California provided Argentina does not play here will be Switzerland, which faces Qatar here on June 13 in both nations' opening match. One team assured of coming to the Bay has not yet been revealed. Group D's fourth qualifier will come from a playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo. Santa Clara will host five group-stage games and a knockout round game in the Round of 32."
"Switzerland FIFA ranking: 17How they qualified: Finished first in its UEFA group with 14 points (4-2-0), clinching its spot with a 1-1 tie against Kosovo last month. World Cup appearances (including 2026): This will be Switzerland's 13th appearance and sixth in a row. Best World Cup finish: The Swiss reached the quarterfinals in 1934, 1938 and 1954. Top 3 players to watch: Granit Xhaka is the national team's captain, as well as captain for Premier League club Sunderland. Breel Embolo of French club Stade Rennais"
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will host five group-stage matches and one Round of 32 knockout match during the 2026 World Cup. All Group D teams except the United States will play group-stage games at Levi's Stadium. The Bay Area will also host two Group J games, but Argentina and Lionel Messi are unlikely to play there due to FIFA scheduling rotation. Switzerland, ranked 17th, will play Qatar at Levi's Stadium on June 13 in both nations' opening match. Group D's fourth qualifier will come from a playoff among Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo. The Round of 32 match will feature the winner of Group D against a top third-place finisher.
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