Germany vs Switzerland friendly: Nagelsmann reveals starting XI
Match details and venue
The German national team will meet Switzerland on 27 March 2026 at St. Jakob Park, Basel. Kick‑off is scheduled for 8.45 pm local time.
- Match: Switzerland v Germany
- Competition: Friendly
- Date: 27 March 2026
- Time: 8.45 pm
- Venue: St. Jakob Park, Basel
- TV: RTL
- Live stream: RTL+
- Live ticker: SPOX
Germany’s announced line‑up
Coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation. The starting eleven are:
Oliver Baumann (goalkeeper, TSG Hoffenheim); defence – Joshua Kimmich (right‑back, FC Bayern), Jonathan Tah (centre‑back, FC Bayern), Nico Schlotterbeck (centre‑back, Borussia Dortmund), David Raum (left‑back, RB Leipzig); midfield – Angelo Stiller (defensive midfield, VfB Stuttgart) and Leon Goretzka (central midfield, FC Bayern); attack – Leroy Sané (right wing, Galatasaray), Florian Wirtz (central attacking midfield, Liverpool), Serge Gnabry (left wing, FC Bayern) and Kai Havertz (striker, Arsenal).
“We need a good feeling and stability,” Nagelsmann said of his defensive choices.
Switzerland’s line‑up
Switzerland are expected to line up in a 4‑2‑3‑1 as well, with:
Gregor Kobel (goalkeeper); defence – Silvan Widmer (right‑back), Manuel Akanji (centre‑back), Nico Elvedi (centre‑back), Ricardo Rodriguez (left‑back); midfield – Granit Xhaka (defensive midfield) and Remo Freuler (central midfield); attack – Dan Ndoye, Fabian Rieder, Ruben Vargas on the wings and Breel Embolo as the lone striker.
How to watch the friendly
The match will be broadcast free‑to‑air on RTL with pre‑match coverage starting at 8.15 pm. A paid live stream is available via RTL+, and a live text ticker will be provided by SPOX.
