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About: Granit Xhaka will miss Switzerland’s upcoming international camp after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. The Swiss Football Association says it agreed with his decision to step aside for now and will revisit the situation after the fixtures.
The Swiss Football Association has confirmed that captain Granit Xhaka will miss the national team’s upcoming international camp after he admitted to obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. The association says the temporary step was agreed with Xhaka, allowing Switzerland to focus on its scheduled fixtures while the matter develops.
Xhaka, who has represented Switzerland more than 150 times, publicly acknowledged his actions and apologized. He said he regretted the decision and would cooperate with the authorities. His statement has brought renewed attention to an episode dating back to the COVID-19 period, as well as to the responsibilities that come with being a national team leader.
The SFV’s response has been measured: Xhaka will not join the squad during this international window, and the association plans to assess the situation again after the matches. Its announcement addresses the immediate needs of the team without presenting the football body’s decision as a finding about any potential legal question. That distinction matters because the case remains subject to the relevant authorities’ process.
For supporters, the announcement raises difficult questions about accountability, leadership and how a team protects its preparation from a high-profile off-field issue. Some will see the agreed absence as a way to give the squad space and keep attention on football. Others may want to know what further steps, if any, will follow once the international fixtures are over. The SFV has indicated that it will return to the matter then.
Xhaka’s public apology and cooperation pledge are also central to the story. They provide his account of the decision and his stated response now, while the association’s statement explains why he will not be with the team in the short term. Neither should be confused with a final legal outcome.
The timing adds another layer: Switzerland is preparing for a demanding run of Nations League matches, and Xhaka’s experience and status make his absence significant. Coaches and teammates must now concentrate on the competition while the public discussion continues. The SFV’s choice to revisit the matter after the fixtures gives the team a defined period of focus, but leaves the broader questions open for later consideration.
The case is therefore about more than one squad selection. It is a test of how a national association responds when a leading player acknowledges past conduct that has drawn official scrutiny. For now, the confirmed facts are that Xhaka admitted obtaining the certificate, apologized, and agreed with the SFV to stay away from this camp. The association says it will review the situation after the international matches. Further conclusions should await the appropriate process and any additional official statements.
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