Switzerland vs Bosnia: Manzambi Double Sinks Bosnia in a 4-1 Romp
Updated 18 June 2026.
Switzerland vs Bosnia at World Cup 2026 finished 4-1 to Switzerland, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring twice in a frantic finale to blow Group B wide open at SoFi Stadium. Rubén Vargas and a stoppage-time Granit Xhaka penalty completed the rout, and Bosnia’s task was made harder by Tarik Muharemović’s 80th-minute red card, with Ermin Mahmić’s late strike no more than a consolation.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group B |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (att. 70,026) |
| Switzerland scorers | Manzambi 74′, 90′; Vargas 84′; Xhaka 90+7′ (pen) |
| Bosnia scorer | Mahmić 90+3′ |
| Red card | Muharemović 80′ (BIH) |
How Switzerland turned a tight game into a rout
For 70 minutes this was the grind everyone expected from Group B’s two most evenly matched sides. Then Switzerland found a gear Bosnia could not live with. Johan Manzambi, on from the bench, broke the deadlock on 74 minutes, and the game tilted decisively when Tarik Muharemović was sent off on 80 to leave Bosnia a man light.
From there it became a procession. Rubén Vargas made it 2-0 on 84 minutes, Manzambi grabbed his second on 90, and Granit Xhaka rolled in a penalty deep into stoppage time for 4-0. Ermin Mahmić’s strike at 90+3 briefly made the scoreboard read 3-1 before Xhaka’s spot-kick restored the four-goal cushion. A goal difference that looked irrelevant at 0-0 may yet decide who goes through.
What Switzerland vs Bosnia World Cup 2026 means for Group B
The win lifts Switzerland to four points and level with Canada at the top of Group B, the two sides separated only by goal difference after Canada hammered Qatar 6-0 on the same day. Bosnia stay on one point and now need a big final-round result, with their goal difference badly dented. Follow every permutation on our Group B table and the full standings page.
What is next
Both teams move on to a decisive final round of Group B fixtures, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Revisit our pre-match preview, catch the rest of the day in our June 18 preview hub, and see the format, venues and full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Switzerland vs Bosnia?
Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group B match on 18 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Who scored for Switzerland against Bosnia?
Johan Manzambi scored twice (74′ and 90′), Rubén Vargas added a third on 84 minutes, and Granit Xhaka converted a stoppage-time penalty. Ermin Mahmić scored Bosnia’s consolation.
Why did Bosnia have a player sent off?
Tarik Muharemović was shown a red card in the 80th minute, reducing Bosnia to ten men with the game still at 1-0, and Switzerland scored three more after that.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B.
