Switzerland routed Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in a World Cup 2026 Group B match at Los Angeles Stadium on June 18, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The Swiss side controlled much of the game, especially after the second half substitutions, dominating possession and scoring three goals after halftime [6, 7, 5].
Johan Manzambi, 20, came on as a substitute just before the 71st minute and scored his first World Cup goals with a brace. He netted his first in the 74th minute, just three minutes after entering the pitch [1, 6, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Switzerland's coach Murat Yakin praised Manzambi’s versatility and attacking threat, calling him “a very happy person with so many football qualities” who can “dribble, score and put a lot of pressure on opponents” [6, 8, 9, 10]. Manzambi said, "It's incredible, it's the first brace of my entire career. And to do it at the World Cup, especially after we didn't get off to the best start" [8].
Ruben Vargas also scored in the second half to extend Switzerland’s lead after Bosnia was reduced to 10 men. Bosnia's Muharemovic received a straight red card in the 80th minute, tilting the balance further in Switzerland’s favor [6, 7, 5]. Shortly after the sending off, Vargas scored to increase the gap [6, 5]. Bosnia’s lone goal came via Ermin Mahmic against the run of play after their player dismissal [1, 6, 2, 7, 3, 4, 5].
Granit Xhaka converted a stoppage-time penalty to complete the 4-1 victory for Switzerland [1, 6, 2, 7, 4, 5]. Coach Yakin credited the impact of late substitutions after the second hydration break. He said, "It was very important that we had all of our energy on the pitch... after the second hydration break we changed some things. That was the edge we had" [6, 9].
The win moves Switzerland to 4 points in Group B. They need just one more point to secure qualification for the Round of 32 [1, 6, 2, 3, 9]. Switzerland will face Canada in their final group game on June 24, while Bosnia will meet Qatar [1, 2, 3, 4].
