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Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-306CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · LOS ANGELES
Switzerland
VS
Bosnia and Herzegovina
15
Days
:
04
Hours
:
57
Mins
:
17
Secs
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.0
Average Age
26.8
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

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

Switzerland

W
D
L
D
W
May 31
vs Jordan
Friendlies · Friendly International · Kybunpark
4–1
Mar 31
at Norway
Friendlies · Friendly International · Ullevaal Stadion
0–0
Mar 27
vs Germany
Friendlies · Friendly International · St. Jakob-Park
3–4
Nov 18
at Kosovo
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 10 · Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
1–1
Nov 15
vs Sweden
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 9 · Stade de Genève
4–1

Bosnia and Herzegovina

D
D
D
D
W
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
Mar 26
at Wales
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Semi-finals · Cardiff City Stadium
1–1
Nov 18
at Austria
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 10 · Ernst Happel Stadion
1–1
Nov 15
vs Romania
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 9 · Bilino Polje
3–1
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)
// match file
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
GROUP STAGESoFi Stadium