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Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-306CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · LOS ANGELES
VS
FT
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
1 G. Kobel3 S. Widmer4 N. Elvedi5 M. Akanji13 R. Rodríguez20 M. Aebischer10 G. Xhaka8 R. Freuler22 F. Rieder7 B. Embolo11 Dan Ndoye
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
1 N. Vasilj7 Amar Dedić18 N. Katić4 T. Muharemović5 S. Kolašinac15 Amar Memić6 B. Tahirović14 I. Šunjić19 K. Alajbegović10 E. Demirović11 Edin Džeko
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
1
All-time meetings
1
Switzerland wins
0
Draws
0
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

W
D
D
W
D
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

L
D
D
D
D
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
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

Blueprint vs Guerrilla

Switzerland's methodical approach clashes with Bosnia's reactive intensity.

// Structured pressing · Possession-based build
Switzerland
vs
// Direct counter-attack · Compact defensive shape
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Possession
Build style
Direct
Structured
Pressing trigger
Reactive
Controlled
Transition tempo
Explosive
Aggressive
Defensive line
Compact
Overlapping
Wing play
Narrow
Varied
Set-piece threat
Routine
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38SUI
24DRAW
38BIH
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

M. Yakin
Switzerland · Head coach

M. Yakin

S. Barbarez
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Head coach

S. Barbarez

10 · The Venue

SoFi Stadium

Los Angeles · USA / CAN / MEX
Stadium guide →
70,000
Capacity
Los Angeles
City
2020
Opened
grass
Surface
12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
The squads

Both line-ups.

Every name in the frame — tap a player for their dossier, or a crest for the full team.

Switzerland
Switzerland
SUI · Full dossier →
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
BIH · Full dossier →

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// match file
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
GROUP STAGESoFi Stadium