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Jun 19, 2026
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Switzerland Late Surge Seals 4-1 Victory Over Bosnia, Tops World Cup Group B

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Switzerland secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup, with Johan Manzambi's late brace helping them top Group B. The Swiss capitalized on playing against 10 men after Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic was sent off in the 80th minute.

The Late Swiss Offensive

Johan Manzambi scored a dramatic late brace after coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute, following earlier goals from Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka. Switzerland erupted in the final stages of their match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing a convincing 4-1 victory to top Group B at the World Cup.

The last three Swiss goals came after the 80th-minute dismissal of Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic, who was sent off for hauling down Breel Embolo to deny an obvious goalscoring opportunity. This red card proved to be a turning point in the match played at the Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday.

Key Match Developments

  • Switzerland's victory gives them 4 points from two matches (1 win, 1 draw)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina remains on 1 point after two matches
  • Switzerland is looking to progress to the knockout phase for a fourth consecutive World Cup
  • Qatar and Canada played later in the day in Vancouver, with the winner potentially drawing level with Switzerland on points

When it was all finished, Switzerland, with one win and a draw, were in command of the group despite an unexpected 1-1 draw against Qatar in their tournament opener.

Bosnia's Consolation and Challenges

Bosnian substitute Ermin Mahmic scored with a thunderous volley in second-half stoppage time for Bosnia and Herzegovina, who remain on one point. However, the Balkan side will need to be more adventurous in their group finale against Qatar to have any chance of progressing after offering little against the Swiss.

All five goals they have conceded in the tournament have come after the 70th minute, including the equaliser in their 1-1 tournament-opening draw against Canada.

Switzerland's Tactical Response

Yet it looked for long stretches like Bosnia's cagey approach would work until Switzerland coach Murat Yakin sent on Manzambi. Shortly after his own introduction, Vargas got free on the left and curled in an outswinging cross towards the back post.

Amar Memic tried to head clear, but Manzambi instinctively met the second ball near the penalty spot and thumped a vicious side volley that had too much power for Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj.

Red Card and Swiss Domination

Any realistic hopes of a positive Bosnian result ended six minutes later when referee Joao Pinheiro had no choice but to produce a red card for Muharemovic's late challenge from behind.

Four minutes later, Vargas found the bottom right corner after Embolo held the ball up near the spot and then played it to his open teammate to his left. Vargas was the provider when Manzambi completed his brace in the 90th minute, and after Mahmic pulled a goal back, the veteran Xhaka converted from the penalty spot seven minutes into second-half stoppage time.