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World Cup 2026: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina - Johan Manzambi ... Match report from the 2026 World Cup Group B match between Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles; Johan Manzambi hits two and Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka score one each as Murat Yakin's side take giant leap towards knockout stages Football Journalist@DanLong__ Thursday 18 June 2026 22:30, UK Switzerland took a giant leap towards qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages with an emphatic 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles. What had been an otherwise uneventful encounter for the first 73 minutes came to life when 20-year-old Johan Manzambi crashed in a volley just 166 seconds after his introduction, before Tarik Muharemovic was shown a straight red for catching Breel Embolo on the heel as the last man. Embolo then teed up another sub, Ruben Vargas, to hit a first-time shot past Nikola Vasilj to make it 2-0 and it was three with 90 minutes on the clock when Freiburg midfielder Manzambi coolly side-footed in his second. There was still more action to come, though. On just his third appearance for his country, Ermin Mahmic reduced the deficit when he beat Switzerland goalkeeper G…

Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina - 2026 World Cup Match Report and ... Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina - 2026 World Cup Match Report and Player Ratings Match Previews/Reviews Super Subs Make the Difference as Switzerland Take Control in Group B Switzerland cruised to an insanely entertaining 4-1 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in a thrilling second half in Inglewood, Los Angeles in front of a packed out crowd of 70,000 spectators at the SoFi Stadium in this crucial match in a wide open Group B. In the two previous games so far at this venue, nine goals had been scored and the fans continued to see some entertaining football in front of them. Super subs Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi proved the difference in a thrilling second half as the Swiss earned a valuable three points to go clear at the top of Group B ahead of the later kick-off between Canada and Qatar. Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina was looking like the worst game until the 75th minute. 5 goals and a sending off has changed the game in a 4-1 win for Switzerland. Manzambi and Vargas changed the game off the bench. Incredible. — Samuel (@SamueILFC) June 18, 2026 Switzerland 2-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina: As It Ha…

Switzerland 4 - 1 Bos&Herz - Match Report & Highlights Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. FIFA World Cup Group B. 8:00pm, Thursday 18th June 2026. SoFi StadiumAttendance:Attendance70,026. Match report from the 2026 World Cup Group B match between Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles; Johan Manzambi hits two and Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka score one each as Murat Yakin's side take giant leap towards knockout stages Football Journalist@DanLong__ Thursday 18 June 2026 22:42, UK Switzerland took a giant leap towards qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages with an emphatic 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles. What had been an otherwise uneventful encounter for the first 73 minutes came to life when 20-year-old Johan Manzambi crashed in a volley just 166 seconds after his introduction, before Tarik Muharemovic was shown a straight red for catching Breel Embolo on the heel as the last man. Embolo then teed up another sub, Ruben Vargas, to hit a first-time shot past Nikola Vasilj to make it 2-0 and it was three with 90 minutes on the clock when Freiburg midfielder Manzambi coolly side-footed in his second. There was sti…

Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, top Group B in World Cup All five goals were scored in the final 30 minutes as the match in Los Angeles erupted to life in the closing stages.

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16 Manzambi inspires as Switzerland cruise past Algeria to reach last 16 Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria late on Thursday (Friday in Asia), as Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored in either half to send Murat Yakin's side comfortably through at BC Place. The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first Swiss goal, surging down the left wing before crossing for Breel Embolo to tap in and Dan Ndoye slotted in the second. Switzerland, making its sixth consecutive World Cup appearance, controlled much of the knockout match with disciplined defending and clinical finishing, frustrating an Algerian team that struggled to convert possession into meaningful scoring opportunities. The Swiss made a fast start and broke the deadlock after just 10 minutes. MidfielderJohan Manzambi, one of Switzerland's brightest performers, burst down the left flank, gliding past two Algerian defenders before delivering a low cross into the six-yard box. Breel Emboloarrived unmarked and calmly tapped the ball into an open net to give Switzerland an early 1-0 lead. Algeria a…

Switzerland vs Bosnia LIVE: Manzambi double helps Swiss surge to ... How England produced the best football of the World Cup so far Switzerland dominated Bosnia & Herzegovina to run out 4-1 winners in Los Angeles this evening, with the Swiss taking control of Group B and all but securing a place in the last 32 of the World Cup. All four sides in the group were on one point after the first round of games, but the Swiss have moved top of the group in the second round of fixtures ahead of Canada’s match against Qatar later on. Substitute Johan Manzambi proved the catalyst for the win as he scored the opener moments after coming on, with a red card for Tarik Muharemovic proving Bosnia’s undoing as the Swiss wrapped up a 4-1 win with three goals in the final 13 minutes to all but seal a place in the knockout rounds. Follow all the latest reaction from Los Angeles below: Recommended World Cup 2026 power rankings: England, Argentina and France make statements after round one Ivory Coast World Cup star Yan Diomande pens heartbreaking tribute to late sister 10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego Next up Switzerland’s next game sees them …

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia Switzerland put on a devastating display at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, overwhelming Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 after a stunning second-half turnaround. With Bosnia down to ten men following an 80th-minute red card, substitutes Jovan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas ran riot. Ermin Mahmic's late strike provided only consolation for the Bosnians.

Switzerland goals replay: See all 4 scores vs. Bosnia at World Cup WORLD CUP Bosnia-Herzegovina Men's National Soccer Team Add Topic See Switzerland score 4 goals in 23 minutes vs. Bosnia at 2026 World Cup Alicia Del Gallo USA TODAY Updated June 18, 2026, 5:58 p.m. ET Hear this story Switzerland crushed Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in their Group B World Cup match. Most of the game was scoreless, and then all five goals were scored after the 74th minute. Switzerland scored its four goals in a 23-minute period from minute 74 to stoppage time. Bosnia also scored in stoppage time. Here's a look at all of the goals in the game. 90+7' Granit Xhaka penalty kick goal seals it for Switzerland With the clock winding down, Switzerland’s Djibril Sow was fouled inside the box by Amar Memic. Granit Xhaka took the penalty. Even though Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasil guessed correctly and dove right, he couldn't get a hand on it. The ball went underneath him and Switzerland celebrates its fourth goal of the day. 90+3' Bosnia and Herzegovina gets goal! Ermin Mahmic delivered a strike right from the center of the box to make it a 3-1 game, and that goal could come up big when it comes to qualifying f…

Johan Manzambi scores two as Switzerland beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 ... SPORTS Johan Manzambi scores two as Switzerland beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup Switzerland followed up its disappointing 1-1 draw with Qatar last week by largely dominating play against the momentum-laden Dragons. By Associated Press Published: 2026-06-19T01:20:00+04:00 2 min read Switzerland's players celebrate after scoring, from the penalty spot, their side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia. Picture credit: AP Inglewood, Calif.: Substitute Johan Manzambi scored his first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute, and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday to take control of its group. Rubén Vargas scored in the 84th minute for the Swiss shortly after Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for a dangerous tackle, leaving Bosnia with 10 men. Manzambi scored again in the 90th on a pass from Vargas, and captain Granit Xhaka converted from the penalty spot with the final kick of the game in stoppage time. Ermin Mahmic scored in the fourth minute of second-half injury time for Bosnia, which still…

Watch: Arsenal target Manzambi steals show with two late goals in 4-1 ... (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Reported Arsenal transfer target Johan Manzambi stole the show for Switzerland last night, firing a sensational late brace to help his country secure a commanding 4-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 20-year-old midfielder completely turned the match on its head after being introduced from the substitutes’ bench, solidifying his reputation as one of Europe’s most electric young prospects. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Johan Manzambi scores late brace to help Switzerland to a 4-1 win The Group B World Cup clash at SoFi Stadium seemed destined for a tense finish until Manzambi’s introduction in the second half. The SC Freiburg starlet broke the deadlocked match in the 74th minute, producing an outstanding, technically flawless volley that flew into the back of the net to give the Swiss a 1-0 lead. Johan Manzambi that is TERRIFIC ? The youngest player in Switzerland's squad shines on the biggest stage! pic.twitter.com/S64RIjq6Xl — ITV Football (@itvfootball) Jun…

Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina - Swiss shine late on to move close ... Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina – Swiss shine late on to move close to qualification Substitutes make the difference in LA Tom Rostance • Last Update: 14 minutes ago • 2 min read Add us as a preferred source on Google Switzerland came to life in the second half to see off Bosnia and earn a deserved win that pushes them close to a place in the last 32 of the World Cup. After a drab first half two late goals from Johan Manzambi and strikes from Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka earned three points while Bosnia ended the game with 10 men after Tarik Muharemovic saw red. Johan Manzambi that is TERRIFIC 💥 The youngest player in Switzerland's squad shines on the biggest stage! pic.twitter.com/S64RIjq6Xl — ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 18, 2026 They did get on the scoresheet in stoppage time when Ermin Mahmic thundered in from the edge of the area but there was still time for Xhaka to score from the spot. After both sides drew their opening games it looked set for another draw until the final 20 minutes. Edin Dzeko had one effort well blocked and put in a fine cross which Benjamin Tahirovic couldn’t meet for Bos…

2026 World Cup Report: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia ... Featured 2026 World Cup Report: Manzambi’s brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia and Herzegovina by Iddriss Abdul Rahim June 18, 2026 Switzerland moved to the top of Group B after securing an impressive 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium. The two sides went into the break level after a tightly contested first half that failed to produce a goal despite several promising opportunities. The Swiss returned with renewed intensity after the restart and finally broke the deadlock in the 74th minute through substitute Yohan Manzambi, who scored just two minutes after entering the pitch. Manzambi continued to torment the Bosnian defence and doubled his tally in the 90th minute to put the result beyond doubt. Ruben Vargas also got on the scoresheet as Switzerland took full control of the contest, while Bosnia’s task became even more difficult after Tahir Muharemovic was shown a red card for a last-man foul on Breel Embolo. The Dragons managed to pull one back through Ermin Memic, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished when captain Gra…

Switzerland beats Bosnia at World Cup after flurry of goals: Highlights WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic Switzerland beats Bosnia at World Cup after flurry of goals: Highlights Jordan Mendoza Jim Reineking USA TODAY Updated June 18, 2026, 5:47 p.m. ET Hear this story INGLEWOOD, CA — With a flurry of second-half goals, Switzerland earned a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Inglewood, California, on Thursday June 18. It took some time, but Group B favorites Switzerland got goals from substitutes Johan Manzambi (74th and 90th minutes) and Ruben Vargas (84th minute), and then a stoppage time penalty kick goal from Granit Xhaka, to collect three points and set itself up nicely to advance in the World Cup ahead of its group stage finale against Canada on June 24. Ermin Mahmić scored a slick goal in stoppage time for Bosnia and Herzegovina, but by that time the match had been decided. Bosnia and Herzegovina's tight and compact defense was as advertised heading into the second-half hydration break, but Switzerland manager Murat Yakin made some smart substitution decisions to win his team the match with a surge of goals in the game's final 20 minutes. The victory sets up the Swiss…

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brilliance guides Switzerland past Algeria Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Switzerland vs Bosnia result: Switzerland boost ... Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland finally broke Bosnia and Herzegovina's resistance, netting four late goals in a dominant 4-1 victory to move closer to the World Cup knockout stage. Switzerland found the keys to break down a resolute Bosnia and Herzegovina defence with four late goals in a 4-1 win thanks to a brace from Johan Manzambi and further strikes from fellow substitute Ruben Vargas and captain Granit Xhaka with a penalty. Bosnia, who had repelled all of Switzerland's attacks until the 74th minute in the Group B clash, finally cracked and allowed 20-year-old Manzambi to net the first of his two goals just three minutes after he entered the pitch. Moments later a red card for Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic made the team's situation desperate and the Swiss took full advantage with three more goals in the last minutes of the match, including Xhaka's spot kick at the death. The Swiss, who have four points and need one more from their final group game to guarantee a place in the Round of 32 as winners or runners-up, face Canada in Vancouver on Wednesday when Bosnia, who have one point, m…

Manzambi magic sees Switzerland beat Algeria to reach 2026 World Cup ... FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated23s ago Switzerland have beaten Algeria in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place, booking their spot in the last 16. The Swiss led at half-time after ​Johan Manzambi’s brilliant run teed up Breel Embolo for a close-range finish inside the opening 10 minutes. Dan Ndoye then doubled the advantage barely 50 seconds into the second half, after which Algeria struggled to get themselves back into the game and always seemed second best after a bright start. Switzerland will now face either Colombia or Ghana in the round of 16. Those two sides play tomorrow. Join the conversationor emaillive@theathletic.com And so the Fennecs go home, undone by the flaw that shadowed them all tournament: their soft defence. They have now conceded two or more goals in six of their last eight World Cup matches — a leaky streak that no amount of pretty possession could paper over. So much of the ball, so little to show for it — and still no first knockout win at a World Cup. The old defensive questions roll on to another cycle. And this is a great illustration of what those chan…

Johan Manzambi Makes History in Switzerland's 4-1 World Cup Win ... Sports Desk Last Updated: 19 June 2026, 03:19 AM IST Share The 20-year-old midfielder came off the bench to score two goals, becoming Switzerland’s youngest-ever World Cup brace scorer and their youngest tournament goalscorer since 1950. Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) front and other teammates wave to fans after the end of the World Cup Group B football match between Switzerland and Bosnia | Photo: AP Los Angeles: Swiss starlet Johan Manzambi has etched his name indelibly into footballing folklore following a breathtaking performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coming off the bench in the 71st minute, the 20-year-old midfielder scored two sensational goals to inspire a 4-1 victory at the Los Angeles Stadium. The thrilling Group B fixture saw all five goals scored entirely by substitutes, marking a completely unique phenomenon in World Cup history. However, it was Manzambi’s individual brilliance that seized the day, setting multiple milestones in a single evening. ALSO READ: Switzerland stun 10-man Bosnia in 4-1 World Cup thriller Shaking Up the Record Books By netting twice within…