Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Group B explodes into action at SoFi Stadium with the Nati facing Edin Džeko’s Bosnia in the Dragons’ first World Cup since 2014. Murat Yakin meets Sergej Barbarez as Granit Xhaka leads Switzerland against the Italy-slayers of qualifying.
Switzerland
Europe · Group B
VS
3:00 PM
ET · Jun 18
Bosnia & Herz.
Europe · Group B
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Date
Jun 18, 2026
Kickoff
3:00 PM ET
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Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina kicks off at 3:00 PM ET Thursday, June 18 (12:00 PM PDT local Inglewood, 8:00 PM BST UK, 9:00 PM CEST Bern/Sarajevo).
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Recent Highlights
Catch up on both teams ahead of kickoff at LA’s spectacular SoFi Stadium.
Switzerland Recent Form
Qualifier 3-0 vs Slovenia · 2025
Bosnia Recent Form
Playoff vs Italy · qualified on penalties
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Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Prediction
Switzerland (Nati, Rossocrociati) return for their 13th World Cup appearance under Murat Yakin (since August 2021). The Swiss reached the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup and stunned Italy at Euro 2024 before exiting in the quarterfinals on penalties to England. Qualifying was solid (6 games unbeaten with home and away wins over Sweden). Captain Granit Xhaka (Sunderland, 33, 140+ caps) leads the team after his revival following stints at Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. Star defender Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan) anchors the back line alongside experienced Ricardo Rodriguez. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) replaced retired Yann Sommer. Top scorer in qualifying Breel Embolo (Rennes) leads the attack with wingers Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest) and Ruben Vargas (Augsburg). Midfield depth: Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria (Monaco), Djibril Sow (Sevilla), Fabian Rieder, and rising 20-year-old prospect Johan Manzambi (Freiburg). 4-3-3 formation preferred. Shaqiri retired after Euro 2024.
Bosnia & Herzegovina (Dragons, Zmajevi) return for their 2nd World Cup, 12 years after their 2014 Brazil debut. Coach Sergej Barbarez (former Bosnia striker, took over in 2024) has built a high-energy, physical side. Captain Edin Džeko (Schalke 04, 40, all-time top scorer with 73 international goals from 148 caps) plays his last World Cup having scored at all major club levels. Bosnia finished 2nd in qualifying Group H behind Austria, then beat Wales 4-2 on penalties (1-1 AET, Džeko late equaliser) in the playoff semifinal, before stunning Italy 1-1 then 4-1 on penalties in the playoff final on March 31, 2026, to clinch qualification. Stars: Sead Kolasinac (Bosnia’s other 2014 survivor), Stuttgart striker Ermedin Demirović, midfielders Benjamin Tahirović (Brøndby), Armin Gigović and Rade Krunić. Goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli). Exciting 21-year-old winger Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven, born in USA) creates real buzz.
Best bet: Switzerland are clear favourites with deeper squad quality and tournament experience including Round of 16 in 2022, Round of 16 in 2014, and quarterfinals at Euro 2020 and 2024. Bosnia have momentum and a fearless mentality after stunning Italy and Wales in the playoffs, but they need to manage Džeko’s minutes at 40. Their one previous senior meeting was a 2-0 Bosnia win in a 2016 friendly in Zurich with Džeko and Pjanić goals. Switzerland will be wary of an emotional and physical Bosnia side. Total goals at low end (Yakin’s sides tend to be tight) but Bosnia’s attacking momentum could see goals. Switzerland to win in a tight game, but lean towards a draw bet at value.
Likely Winner
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Total Goals
Under 2.5
BTTS
No
Score
2 – 0
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Key Players to Watch
The standout names who could decide this Group B Match Day 2 European clash.
SWITZERLAND
Coach: Murat Yakin
Granit Xhaka (C)
Midfielder · Sunderland, 140+ caps
Manuel Akanji
Defender · Inter Milan
Breel Embolo
Striker · Rennes, qualifying top scorer
Dan Ndoye
Winger · Nottingham Forest
Gregor Kobel
Goalkeeper · Borussia Dortmund
BOSNIA & HERZ.
Coach: Sergej Barbarez
Edin Džeko (C)
Striker · Schalke, 73 intl goals
Sead Kolasinac
Defender · 2014 WC veteran
Ermedin Demirović
Forward · Stuttgart
Esmir Bajraktarević
Winger · PSV Eindhoven
Nikola Vasilj
Goalkeeper · FC St. Pauli
Match Venue
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, Los Angeles · FIFA: Los Angeles Stadium
Capacity
70,240
Opened
2020
Location
Inglewood
WC Games
8
Opened in 2020 at a cost of $5.5 billion (most expensive stadium ever built), SoFi Stadium is the home of NFL’s Rams and Chargers and features the world’s first 4K video board (the “Oculus”). Its translucent ETFE roof creates a unique indoor/outdoor feel. Located in Inglewood, southwest of downtown LA, with easy access via the Metro K Line. SoFi hosts 8 World Cup matches including 2 USA group games (vs Paraguay, June 12; vs Australia in regrouping) and a Round of 32 match on June 30. Tournament capacity is 70,240. Also hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Head-to-Head Record
Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina have only met once at senior international level: a March 2016 friendly in Zurich which Bosnia won 2-0 with goals from Edin Džeko (14′) and Miralem Pjanić (66′). This is their first ever competitive meeting and their first match at a major tournament. Bosnia therefore arrive with a perfect record against the Nati.
0
🇨🇭 SUI Wins
0
Draws
1
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Only Previous Meeting
⚽ 2016 Zurich Friendly: Switzerland 0-2 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Džeko 14′, Pjanić 66′)
A pre-Euro 2016 friendly statement from Bosnia at Letzigrund Stadium. Džeko is the only player from that game in either squad on June 18.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States the match airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with streaming on FuboTV and Peacock. Swiss fans can watch free on SRF zwei (German), RTS Deux (French), or RSI La 2 (Italian) and stream on SRG Play. Bosnian viewers get free coverage on BHRT and Federalna TV. BBC One and BBC iPlayer stream the match free in the UK. ARD and ZDF are free in Germany. CTV is free in Canada. beIN Sports covers MENA.
Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET on Thursday June 18, 2026 (19:00 GMT). Locally in Inglewood it is 12:00 PM PDT. That works out to 2:00 PM CT in Chicago, 8:00 PM BST in the UK, 9:00 PM CEST in Bern and Sarajevo, 11:00 PM GST in Dubai, and 12:30 AM Friday IST in India.
Yes. SRF zwei, RTS Deux, and RSI La 2 are free in Switzerland. BHRT and Federalna TV are free in Bosnia. BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free in the UK. ARD/ZDF are free in Germany. CTV is free in Canada. SBS is free in Australia. Alkass is free across MENA.
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Switzerland are favourites with squad depth, tournament experience (Round of 16 in 2014, 2018, 2022), and quality across the pitch under Murat Yakin. Granit Xhaka leads the side alongside Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, and Gregor Kobel. Bosnia under Sergej Barbarez stunned Italy and Wales in the playoffs to qualify. Captain Edin Džeko at 40 plays his final World Cup. Bosnia have history on their side – they won the only previous senior meeting 2-0 (2016 friendly in Zurich). Our prediction is a tight 2-0 Switzerland win.
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