Bosnia-Herzegovina faces Switzerland in World Cup 2026 group match

On 24 June 2026, the World Cup 2026 group B match between Switzerland and Bosnia‑Herzegovina took place in Los Angeles. Swiss captain Granit Xhaka and midfielder Remo Freuler emphasized the need to improve after a 1‑1 draw with Qatar, while Bosnia‑Herzegovina, coached by Sergej Barbarez, required a win to stay in contention for the knockout stage. The Swiss side prevailed 4‑1, ending Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s hopes.

Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s squad featured two Schalke 04 players, forward Edin Džeko and defender Nikola Katić, who attracted attention from Schalke trainer Miron Muslić and former teammate Hasan Kurucay, both of whom visited the team during the match. The defeat left Bosnia‑Herzegovina unable to qualify for the next round, while Switzerland looked to build on the victory for the remainder of the tournament.