Switzerland defeats Bosnia 4-1 to top Group B at World Cup 2026

Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4‑1 in the Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, on 18 June 2026. Substitute Johan Manzambi, 20, scored a volley in the 74th minute and added a second goal in stoppage time, while Rubén Vargas added the second Swiss goal and captain Granit Xhaka converted a penalty for the fourth. Bosnia’s lone goal came from Ermin Mahmic in injury time. A red card for Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemović in the 79th minute left his side with ten men, allowing Switzerland to dominate the final minutes.

The win gave Switzerland four points from two matches, placing them provisionally atop Group B and virtually securing a knockout‑stage berth. The match was attended by 70,026 spectators and broadcast to nearly one million viewers in Portugal, underscoring its high interest. Manzambi’s double‑strike marked a breakout performance that is raising his profile internationally.

Switzerland will face Canada in Vancouver on 24 June, a match that will decide the final group order, while Bosnia must win its last group game to stay in contention.