Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in a Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday.
The Swiss capitalized on a second-half surge after a goalless first period to secure a vital victory, improving their position in the group while inflicting a second loss on the Bosnians. Granit Xhaka, the Swiss captain, led the midfield dominance that proved decisive.
Johan Manzambi, the Swiss forward, scored in the 74th and 90th minutes, with his first goal assisted by Ruben Vargas. Vargas, the Swiss winger, added a goal in the 84th minute assisted by Breel Embolo. Granit Xhaka converted a penalty in the 90+7th minute. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, E. Mahmić scored in the 90+3rd minute. Bosnia and Herzegovina played with 10 men after T. Muharemović received a red card in the 80th minute.
Switzerland dominated possession and created sustained pressure throughout the second half following an even first half.
Switzerland now top Group B with four points from two matches and a goal difference of +3. Bosnia and Herzegovina sit at the bottom with one point from two matches and a goal difference of -3. The result highlights Switzerland’s efficiency in converting chances after their opening draw.26
Switzerland face Canada on June 24 in their next Group B match. Bosnia and Herzegovina play Qatar on the same day.