Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina will face each other in their second Group B match, with both teams searching for their first win of the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Neither side was able to hold onto a lead in their opening Group B fixtures. Switzerland looked set for victory after controlling large parts of their match against Qatar, only to concede a late equaliser and settle for a point. Meanwhile, Bosnia-Herzegovina showed resilience to come away with a hard-earned draw against Canada.
With the group still finely balanced, a positive result here could provide a major boost in the race for the knockout stages, while another slip-up would leave both teams with plenty of work to do in their remaining matches.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina team news
Switzerland doesn’t have any injury concerns following their opening game against Qatar. Head coach Murat Yakin is expected to go with the same core team that kicked off the tournament, with Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi continuing to lead the defence. In midfield and attack, Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo remain key figures through the centre.
Switzerland’s lineup in the previous game was one of the oldest they have fielded in recent years, highlighting the experience within the squad. Veterans such as Ricardo Rodríguez and Xhaka bring valuable experience to the squad, while Embolo has been in red-hot form.
Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina has suffered a major concern ahead of this encounter. Sead Kolašinac was forced off late in the draw against Canada and remains a doubt, with the medical staff still assessing the extent of the issue. The team has already suffered a setback with Nidal Ćelik ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury in training, leading to Arjan Malić being called up as his replacement.
Jovo Lukić will be hoping to retain his spot after making an impact with an early goal in the last match. Under Sergej Barbarez, Bosnia and Herzegovina have built a balanced squad that combines promising young talent with experienced heads. Veteran captain Edin Džeko continues to play an important leadership role both on and off the pitch.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction
Switzerland will enter the clash as favourites, thanks to their greater experience and the quality they have in key areas of the pitch. The Swiss should have enough to edge a competitive encounter with players like Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, and Breel Embolo, all in good form. Bosnia and Herzegovina have plenty of fight and can cause problems, but their defensive worries could prove costly against a well-organised Swiss side.
Prediction: Switzerland 2-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Read More
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Probable playing XI
Switzerland’s Probable starting XI
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler
Forwards: Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Manzambi
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Probable starting XI
Goalkeeper: Nikola Vasilj
Defenders: Amar Dedić, Nikola Katić, Tarik Muharemović, Sead Kolašinac
Midfielders: Esmir Bajraktarević, Benjamin Tahirović, Ivan Bašić, Memić
Forwards: Ermedin Demirović, Lukić
Frequently asked questions
1. What time does the Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA World Cup 2026 match kick off?
The Group B match kicks off at 3 pm local time/ 07:00 AM GMT / 12:30 a.m. IST / 20:00 BST
2. Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina take place?
It will take place at the Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, United States.
3. How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
United States – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One
Canada – TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave
Read More
México – Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Las Estrellas, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX México
United Kingdom – BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
India – Unite8 Sports Channel
Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams And Their Nicknames: Full List Of All 48 Nations
