Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-306CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · LOS ANGELES

Switzerland

4–1

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Match events

N. Elvedi65'
D. NdoyeOn: J. Manzambi71'
F. RiederOn: R. Vargas71'
M. AebischerOn: D. Sow71'
J. Manzambi74'1–0
R. Vargasassist B. Embolo84'2–0
S. WidmerOn: L. Jaquez86'
B. EmboloOn: C. Itten89'
J. Manzambiassist R. Vargas90'3–0
G. Xhaka (pen)90+7'4–1

59'A. Dedic
61'E. Dzeko
63'B. TahirovicOn: I. Basic
64'E. DzekoOn: E. Bajraktarevic
80'T. Muharemovic
86'E. DemirovicOn: J. Lukic
86'I. SunjicOn: A. Hadziahmetovic
90+1'K. AlajbegovicOn: E. Mahmic
3–190+3'E. Mahmic

SUIMatch statsBIH

62%Possession38%

13Shots5

7Shots on Target3

7Corners3

7Fouls18

1Yellow Cards2

0Red cards1

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Switzerland — starting XI

4-3-1-2

Bench

9Johan Manzambi
15Djibril Sow
17Rubén Vargas
25Luca Jaquez
26Cédric Itten
12Yvon Mvogo
21Marvin Keller
18Eray Cömert
24Aurèle Amenda
6Denis Zakaria
14Ardon Jashari
16Christian Fassnacht
19Noah Okafor
23Zeki Amdouni

Bosnia & Herzegovina — starting XI

4-4-2

Bench

13Ivan Bašić
20Esmir Bajraktarević
16Amir Hadžiahmetović
25Jovo Lukić
26Ermin Mahmić
22Martin Zlomislić
12Mladen Jurkas
24Arjan Malić
3Dennis Hadžikadunić
2Nihad Mujakić
21Stjepan Radeljić
8Armin Gigović
17Dženis Burnić
23Haris Tabaković
9Samed Baždar

All-time meetings

Switzerland wins

Draws

Bosnia and Herzegovina wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.3

Average Age

26.4

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Switzerland

Jun 18

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · SoFi Stadium

4–1

Jun 13

at Qatar

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Levi's Stadium

1–1

Jun 6

vs Australia

Friendlies · Friendly International · Snapdragon Stadium

1–1

May 31

vs Jordan

Friendlies · Friendly International · Kybunpark

4–1

Mar 31

at Norway

Friendlies · Friendly International · Ullevaal Stadion

0–0

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jun 18

at Switzerland

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · SoFi Stadium

1–4

Jun 12

at Canada

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · BMO Field

1–1

Jun 6

at Panama

Friendlies · Friendly International · CITYPARK

1–1

May 29

vs FYR Macedonia

Friendlies · Friendly International · Asim Ferhatović Hase

0–0

Mar 31

vs Italy

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Final · Bilino Polje

1–1

05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

Central midfield · The conductor's duel

G. Xhaka

#10 · Bayer Leverkusen

B. Tahirović

#6 · Brondby

Xhaka's range and press resistance will be crucial against Tahirović's energetic pressing. The Leverkusen anchor should dictate tempo and break Bosnian lines with crisp distribution, though Tahirović's combative work rate could disrupt Switzerland's rhythm.

Striker vs Centre-back · Pace and physicality

Embolo's directness and power will test Katić's positioning and recovery pace. The Monaco forward thrives on explosive runs; if he gains space early, he could terrorise Bosnia's backline, but a disciplined Katić with cover should contain the threat.

Left-back vs Striker · Veteran craft

Rodríguez's experience and positioning will be tested by Džeko's physical presence and intelligent movement. The Fenerbahçe striker loves dropping deep to link play; Rodríguez must stay alert to both wing play and the target-man role.

06 · Style Clash