Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: J. Manzambi scores twice, G. Xhaka seals it from the spot

In Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Switzerland met Bosnia and Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The first half ended 0-0, and every goal came after the 74th minute.

J. Manzambi put Switzerland ahead in the 74th minute, with no assist on the goal. Bosnia and Herzegovina were reduced to 10 men in the 80th minute when T. Muharemovic was sent off. Switzerland then doubled the lead in the 84th minute through R. Vargas, with B. Embolo providing the assist.

J. Manzambi struck again in the 90th minute after being set up by R. Vargas, completing his brace and making it 3-0 for Switzerland. E. Mahmic pulled one back for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 90+3rd minute, again without an assist. G. Xhaka converted a penalty in the 90+7th minute, with no assist, and Switzerland finished with a 4-1 win.

The match statistics showed Switzerland with 62% possession to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 38%. Switzerland finished with an xG of 2.01 compared with 0.24 for Bosnia and Herzegovina; shots were 13-5, shots on target 7-3, pass accuracy 88% to 81%, corners 7-3, offsides 3-1, saves 2-3, and fouls 7-18.

In the previous round, Switzerland drew 1-1 with Qatar, while Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 1-1 with Canada.

Next up, Switzerland will face Canada in Matchday 3 on 2026-06-24, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will play Qatar on the same date.