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Switzerland defeats Bosnia‑Herzegovina 4‑1 to boost World Cup qualifying hopes
Switzerland beat Bosnia‑Herzegovina 4‑1 in a World Cup qualifying match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Goals came from Johan Manzambi (two), Ruben Vargas and a penalty by Granit Xhaka, while Ermin Mahmic scored for Bosnia. Bosnia midfielder Tarik Muharemovic received a red card late in the game.
Former Swiss midfielder Blerim Dzemaili praised defender Manuel Akanji after the match, describing his performance as "sensational" and highlighting his leadership during a challenging period of the second half. The win moved Switzerland closer to reaching the round of 16 in the tournament qualifiers.