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    Match 26 · Group B · Matchday 2

    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    4 : 1
    Full-time
    BosniaBosnia
    • J. Manzambi74', 90'
    • R. Vargas84'
    • G. Xhaka90' (pen)
    Goals
    • E. Mahmic90'

    Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET

    SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

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    Match events

    SwitzerlandMinBosnia
    • 59'
      Amar DedićYellow card
    • 61'
      Edin DžekoYellow card
    • 63'
      ▲ I. Basic·▼ B. Tahirovic
    • 64'
      ▲ E. Bajraktarevic·▼ E. Dzeko
    • Nico ElvediYellow card
      65'
    • ▲ D. Sow·▼ M. Aebischer
      71'
    • ▲ R. Vargas·▼ F. Rieder
      71'
    • ▲ J. Manzambi·▼ D. Ndoye
      71'
    • J. Manzambi
      74'
    • 80'
      Tarik MuharemovićRed card
    • R. Vargas(assist: B. Embolo)
      84'
    • ▲ L. Jaquez·▼ S. Widmer
      86'
    • 86'
      ▲ J. Lukic·▼ E. Demirovic
    • 86'
      ▲ A. Hadziahmetovic·▼ I. Sunjic
    • ▲ C. Itten·▼ B. Embolo
      89'
    • J. Manzambi(assist: R. Vargas)
      90'
    • 90'
      E. Mahmic
    • G. Xhaka (pen)
      90'
    • 90+1'
      ▲ E. Mahmic·▼ K. Alajbegovic

    Group B standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1SwitzerlandSwitzerland321047
    2CanadaCanada311154
    3BosniaBosnia3111-14
    4QatarQatar3012-81
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    What each team needs

    SwitzerlandSwitzerland

    With one match played, Switzerland needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    BosniaBosnia

    An opening win over Switzerland would be a major statement and strengthen Bosnia's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatSwitzerlandBosnia
    FIFA Ranking1858
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances132
    Best WC FinishQuarterfinals (1934, 1938, 1954)Group stage (2014)
    ManagerMurat YakinSergej Barbarez
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group I runners-up (direct)UEFA Playoff Path A winner
    2022 World CupRound of 16 — lost to PortugalDid not qualify
    CaptainGranit XhakaEdin Džeko

    Prediction

    Switzerland 2 — 1 Bosnia

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Switzerland (ranked 18th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Switzerland have appeared at 13 World Cups. Bosnia have appeared at 2.
    Switzerland are ranked 18th in the world. Bosnia are ranked 58th.
    This match takes place at SoFi Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · Capacity: 70,000

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