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Switzerland vs Bosnia Opens 2026 World Cup at SoFi

6/19/2026

Summary

Switzerland Wins

Switzerland will face Bosnia and Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, on June 18, 2026.
Switzerland 19th and Bosnia 64th entered the group after 1-1 draws versus Qatar and Canada.
Switzerland had 26 shots and won via a 94th-minute own goal, while Bosnia’s draw featured a Jovo Lukic header that extended its six-match unbeaten streak.
Portuguese referee João Pinheiro will oversee the match, offering each side its first World Cup victory.

Summary

Switzerland Dominates

Switzerland held 68% possession and an expected-goals value of 3.2, the second-highest so far.
Bosnia and Herzegovina entered on a nine-match unbeaten streak, its longest despite six draws.
Switzerland produced 27 shots (10 on target) while Bosnia managed only three on target against Canada.
Power rankings placed Switzerland 17th and Bosnia 32nd worldwide, showing a clear disparity.

History

Historical Context

In 2006, host Germany saw Switzerland reach the round of 16, its first knockout appearance since a 1954 quarter-final run. The Swiss kept a clean sheet through three group matches, scoring five goals and finishing with a +3 goal difference before losing on penalties to Ukraine. That breakthrough gave the nation confidence that now underpins its 2026 campaign.

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Switzerland Wins

Switzerland will face Bosnia and Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, on June 18, 2026.
Switzerland 19th and Bosnia 64th entered the group after 1-1 draws versus Qatar and Canada.
Switzerland had 26 shots and won via a 94th-minute own goal, while Bosnia’s draw featured a Jovo Lukic header that extended its six-match unbeaten streak.
Portuguese referee João Pinheiro will oversee the match, offering each side its first World Cup victory.

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