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SUI Switzerland Switzerland - BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina

Los Angeles Stadium(70,026 Spectators)
whistleJoão Pedro da Silva Pinheiro
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Full-time: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovnia

After a goalless first half, the game came to life in the second half. The introduction of Manzambi and Vargas proved crucial, as they contributed three goals to propel the Swiss to a crucial win. A Xhaka penalty sealed the deal, while Mahmić struck a consolation goal for the Bosnians.
End of second half
Full-time
90'
+ 7

It's 4-1!

The ref awards a penalty after a foul by Memić on Sow, and Xhaka steps up and strokes the ball home. The three-goal margin is restored!
90'
+ 7

Granit Xhaka

GOAL!

4:1
Penalty
Granit Xhaka
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11 m
90'
+ 3

What a strike!

Bosnia pull one back through Mahmić, who thunders a volley past Kobel! That's given the Bosnian fans something to cheer.
90'
+ 3
Ermin Mahmić
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
17 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14.66 m
90'
+ 1

Six mins of added time

Bosnia and Herzegovina will be hoping the whistle blows sooner rather than later.
90'

Magic from Manzambi!

The Freiburg star gets his brace - from off the bench - to put the cherry on the cake of this Swiss performance! 3-0!
90'
Johan Manzambi
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
25 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10.21 m
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And that'll be that!

Embolo finds Vargas, who expertly steers the ball into the bottom corner! That should seal the deal for Switzerland.
84'

Rubén Vargas

GOAL!

2:0
Breel Embolo
Assist:B. Embolo
Rubén Vargas
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
17 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14.12 m
81'

Mountain to climb for Bosnia now

Muharemović is given his marching orders for bringing down Manzambi. Tough task for the Bosnians now!
75'

Racking them up

Manzambi has now scored four goals in his 14 international appearances, three of which have come in competitive matches.
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Manzambi makes the breakthrough!

There's the opening goal! He'd only been on for a couple of minutes, but it made no difference - the Freiburg man slams the ball into the back of the net to give the Swiss the lead!
74'
Johan Manzambi
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
27 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11.4 m
73'

Manzambi on

Freiburg's Manzambi is on now - can he make a difference?
73'

Play is...

...back underway.
70'

Time for another hydration break

The players jog over to take on some liquids.
69'

Kobel saves from Dedić

Kobel makes a good save as Dedić fires in a swerving shot from the right!
64'

Džeko makes way

Džeko's day is done, and he's replaced by Bajraktarević and given a hero's ovation.
61'

Džeko booked

The Schalke front man gets a caution for a late challenge on Akanji. The desire is still there, that's for sure!
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Incredible attempt saved by Vasilj!

That's a stunning effort from Ndoye! His impressive bicycle kick is straight at Vasilj, who raises his hands and makes a strong save. What a special goal that would have been.
54'

Aebischer heads wide

Freuler sends in an inviting ball from deep, but Aebischer can't control his flicked header and it goes wide.
51'

First second-half chance of note

Ndoye gets a bit of space out wide, breaks into the box and fires an effort goalwards. It is, unfortunately for him, straight at St. Pauli's Vasilj.
46'

The second half is underway!

No changes to either team at half-time.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Switzerland 0-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina

It's scoreless at the break in Los Angeles, in a game that hasn't quite come to life yet. The Swiss have dominated possession without creating any clear-cut chances, while the Bosnians showed, especially towards the end of the half, that they can be dangerous on the break. Hopefully we'll get a bit more action in the second period!
Half-time
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Three minutes of added time

Three mins till half-time. Can either side find a goal?
45'

Bosnia finishing strong

After good work by Demirović, they earn a corner, which eventually comes to nothing. But they've definitely looked a bit better in the last few minutes.
41'

Džeko's shot is blocked

The Bosnians work the ball to their iconic striker, but his snapshot is well blocked by Freuler!
39'

The Swiss have made more than double...

...the number of passes that the Bosnians have this half.
Passes
291
118
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Better from Bosnia

Džeko links up with Alajbegović, then drifts into the left side of the area. He clips an inviting cross towards the back post, but Tahirović narrowly fails to make contact.
27'

We're back underway

The ball is rolling again in Los Angeles.
24'

Time for a water break

The players will take a couple of mins to hydrate.
23'

Freuler has a go!

The Swiss midfielder lets fly, but the ball zips just wide.
20'

Ndoye tests Vasilj

Switzerland steal the ball and Ndoye immediately tries a placed shot from long range, but it's too close to the Bosnian 'keeper.
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The Swiss continue to probe

They're patiently moving the ball around, looking for an opening.
15'

Bosnian breakaway

Memić breaks clear for the Bosnians, but his attempted deep cross - looking for his side's front two - goes high and wide. A bit of a waste, that.
10'

Ndoye causing trouble

Ndoye has looked good so far: this time he hits a low shot into side netting. That's probably the best chance so far.
6'

Long balls forward

Bosnia, meanwhile, seem content - for now - to hit some hopeful long balls in the direction of their all-Bundesliga strike force, Džeko and Demirović.
5'

Good start by Switzerland

They've seen most of the ball in the opening five minutes.
1'

The match is underway in LA

This promises to be an exciting match, with both teams aware that a win would represent a massive step towards the knockout stages.
Kick-off!

Kick-off fast approaching!

The players are out and the anthems are about to be played.

More on that Swiss line-up

Switzerland have made two changes to the side that drew with Qatar: in come Widmer and Rieder, who replace Zakaria and Vargas.
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Džeko starts!

The Schalke frontman was an unused substitute in the opening game against Canada but he's been given the nod tonight, and will hope to lead his side to a huge three points.

Switzerland subs

Mvogo, Keller, Cömert, Amenda, Jaquez, Zakaria, Manzambi, Jashari, Sow, Fassnacht, Vargas, Okafor, Amdouni, Itten

Bosnia subs

Jurkas, Zlomislić, Mujakić, Hadžikadunić, Radeljić, Malić, Gigović, Bašić, Hadžiahmetović, Burnić, Mahmić, Baždar, Bajraktarević, Tabaković, Lukić
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Murat Yakin optimistic ahead of Bosnia clash

“I’m optimistic. I trust my players. We have an experienced team and they know very well how to deal with stress… Of course we expected a different start. We have to stay focused, but the way we played was definitely positive."
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Sergej Barbarez on facing Switzerland

“We deserved the point that we got and we will see what tomorrow’s game will bring. Of course, it depends on the opponent as well, not just on our own game. But our rule remains the same, which is to focus on ourselves and try to play our best and try to win the match.”
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Short history

These two nations have only met once before, in a friendly in 2016. Bosnia ran out 2-0 winners, with current Schalke man Edin Džeko (pictured) and Miralem Pjanic both getting on the scoresheet.
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Last time out: Switzerland

Murat Yakin's side were held to a surprise draw by Qatar in their opener. A penalty from former Schalke and Borussia Mönchengladbach forward Breel Embolo opened the scoring, but the Swiss were punished for not extending their lead as Hamburg's Miro Muheim put one past his own goalkeeper, Dortmund's Gregor Kobel, late on.
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Last time out: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia were held to a 1-1 draw by co-hosts Canada in Toronto, with Cyle Larin scoring a late equaliser for Jesse Marsch's men after Jovo Lukić (pictured) had opened the scoring in the first half. Ermedin Demirović, Nikola Katić and Nikola Vasilj started the game, Kerim Alajbegović came off the bench, but Edin Džeko and Haris Tabaković were unused substitutes.
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Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 representatives

There are a host of Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 players in both squads. Switzerland have Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund, pictured), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Silvan Widmer (Mainz), Nico Elvedi (Gladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) and Cedric Itten (Fortuna Düsseldorf) in their ranks. Bosnia's side includes Nikola Vasilj (recently of St. Pauli), Nikola Katić and Edin Džeko (both Schalke), Ermedin Demirović (Stuttgart), Kerim Alajbegović (set to join Bayer Leverkusen) and Haris Tabaković (Gladbach).

Welcome!

Follow all of the action as Switzerland take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 21.00pm CEST in Los Angeles.