Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again as Scotland visit looms

Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will be allowed to return to action for Switzerland next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.

By Harry Poole · BBC

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo are permitted to return to the Switzerland national team in November.
Both players were previously sidelined following an investigation into obtaining forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
Each player received a two-year suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs.

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Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo have been cleared to rejoin the national squad ahead of November's fixtures. The Swiss Football Association confirmed that manager Murat Yakin can select both players following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates they obtained in 2022.

Both players received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs after concluding legal proceedings and missing prior international fixtures. National team director Pierluigi Tami supported their reinstatement, while manager Yakin will decide whether Xhaka retains the captaincy when the squad is announced on November 5.

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Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again as Scotland visit looms

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