EXCERPT: Switzerland secured a 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with goals from Johan Manzambi, Rubén Vargas, and Granit Xhaka, outscoring Ermin Mahmic's late strike.

  1. Switzerland won 4-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen its share of exciting matches, and the encounter between Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was highly anticipated. As part of the ongoing group stage, both teams were looking to make a statement in the tournament. The stage was set for an intriguing match report, with fans eager to see the result and highlights of this World Cup 2026 clash.

How it unfolded

The match saw Switzerland take control with a series of well-timed goals. Johan Manzambi scored the first goal for Switzerland in the 74th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the match. As the game progressed, Rubén Vargas, assisted by Breel Embolo, added another goal in the 84th minute, further solidifying Switzerland's lead. In the final minutes of the game, Johan Manzambi scored again, this time assisted by Rubén Vargas, in the 90th minute. Despite a late goal from Ermin Mahmic of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 90'+3' minute, Switzerland sealed their victory with a goal from Granit Xhaka in the 90'+7' minute. The scoreline implies a dominant performance from Switzerland, with Bosnia-Herzegovina's late goal being a consolation in an otherwise one-sided match.

Standout performers

The standout performers for Switzerland included Johan Manzambi, who scored two goals, and Rubén Vargas, who scored one goal and assisted another. Breel Embolo also made a significant contribution with an assist. For Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ermin Mahmic's late goal was a notable moment, despite the team's overall loss.

Match facts

  • Final score: Switzerland 4, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1
  • Scorers:
    • Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) in the 74th and 90th minutes
    • Rubén Vargas (Switzerland) in the 84th minute, assisted by Breel Embolo
    • Ermin Mahmic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) in the 90'+3' minute
    • Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) in the 90'+7' minute
  • Bookings:
    • Amar Dedic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) received a yellow card in the 59th minute
    • Edin Dzeko (Bosnia-Herzegovina) received a yellow card in the 61st minute
    • Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) received a yellow card in the 65th minute
    • Tarik Muharemovic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) received a red card in the 80th minute
  • Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

What it means

Both Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, looking to build on this result and secure their places in the next round of the tournament. This match report highlights the key moments and result of their encounter, providing insight into the performance of both teams in the World Cup 2026.