Switzerland beats Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1 to secure World Cup 2026 knockout spot

On 19 June 2026, Switzerland defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 4‑1 in their Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Switzerland dominated early, with Dan Ndoye creating chances in the first ten minutes. After halftime, substitute Johan Manzambi opened the scoring in the 74th minute, followed by a penalty by captain Granit Xhaka. A red card for Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic in the 80th minute left his side a man down, allowing Ruben Vargas to double the lead two minutes later. Manzambi completed a brace in the 90th minute after Vargas set up the chance, and Bosnia’s Ermin Mahmic added a consolation goal in stoppage time. The win gave Switzerland three points, placing them top of Group B and advancing them to the knockout stage. Manzambi, at 20, became the youngest Swiss player to score in a World Cup finals since 1946.