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Granit Xhaka reflects on leadership as Switzerland's World Cup captain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:51 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Granit Xhaka reflects on leadership as Switzerland's World Cup captain

Summary

Granit Xhaka, captain of the Switzerland national soccer team, shared insights on his early experiences with responsibility as he leads the team in the World Cup. He recalled learning about leadership at the age of four when he was entrusted with house keys while his parents worked overtime. Xhaka aims to guide Switzerland to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, pending their match against Colombia. His journey included facing personal and professional challenges, including the loss of the Arsenal captaincy in 2019, but he has since rebounded in his career.

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By the Numbers

•Xhaka learned leadership at age four from his parents' sacrifices.
•Switzerland seeks to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for first time since 1954.
•Xhaka faced challenges, including losing the Arsenal captaincy in 2019.

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Switzerland's World Cup captain Granit Xhaka says leadership is a role he learned aged four when he was handed the house keys as his Albanian parents worked overtime to make ends meet in their adopted country."I was four and I was given the keys to the house, so already I had responsibility," he added.
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