Xhaka missed Sunday’s friendly against Spain, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Former CSKA Moscow midfielder Steven Zuber, who currently plays for German side Hoffenheim, has also been included in the squad.

Switzerland's final 23-man squad includes:

Goalkeepers: Roman Buerki, Yvon Mvogo, Yann Sommer;

Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Johan Djourou, Nico Elvedi, Michael Lang, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Jacques-Francois Moubandje, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schaer;

Midfielders: Valon Behrami, Blerim Dzemaili, Gelson Fernandes, Remo Freuler, Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Steven Zuber, Denis Zakaria;

Forwards: Josip Drmic, Breel Embolo, Mario Gavranovic, Haris Seferovic.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held between June 14 and July 15 at 12 stadiums across 11 Russian cities. Switzerland have been drawn in Group E alongside five-time Wold Cup winners Brazil, Costa Rica and Serbia.