Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina will both aim to put frustrating starts to the World Cup behind them when they face off in their Group B encounter in Los Angeles.Group favourites Switzerland looked set to claim all three points in their first game with Qatar, only to be pegged back by a 94th-minute equaliser and left to settle for a 1-1 draw in a game they were expected to win comfortably.Bosnia also let a lead slip as they were held to a 1-1 draw by co-hosts Canada, leaving them with work to do if they are to reach the knockout rounds for the first time. Switzerland have reached the knockout rounds in each of the last three World Cups, though they have never gone beyond the last 16.With their superior pedigree at this level, Switzerland will be hoping to kick-start their campaign with a win, though both teams will be hopeful that the air-conditioned surroundings of SoFi Stadium will facilitate improved performances after they each had to deal with the heat in the San Francisco Bay Area and Toronto respectively. Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez lamented a defensive approach in their stalemate with Canada, but they may be in a better position to be more expansive should Edin Dzeko return after missing the first game through injury.Switzerland, meanwhile, will look to be much more clinical after finding the net just once from 26 shots against Qatar, with Breel Embolos goal coming from the penalty spot.That frustrating result made it just one win in six for Murat Yakins side, and it is crucial for Switzerland that they end that run and ensure their final group game with Canada is not a must-win.Table of ContentsWorld Cup 2026: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina team newsSwitzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup 2026 predicted line-upsWhere to watch Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina: TV channel, live online streamsWorld Cup 2026: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina statsWorld Cup 2026: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina predictionResponsible GamblingWorld Cup 2026: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina team newsSwitzerland have no injury worries following their draw with Qatar. Dzeko and Haris Tabakovic remain doubts for Bosnia, while Sead Kolasinacs availability is also a question-mark after he limped off in the draw with Canada. Nidal Celik will miss the rest of the tournament with an injury sustained in injury and has been replaced in the squad by Arjan Malic of Sturm Graz.Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup 2026 predicted line-upsSwitzerland: Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Aebischer, Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Embolo, ManzambiBosnia-Herzegovina: Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Tahirovic, Basic, Alajbegovic; Demirovic, LukicWhere to watch Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina: TV channel, live online streamsSwitzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina kicks off at 8:00pm UK time. It will be broadcast on ITV 1 and STV and available to stream via ITVX and STV Player. Sky subscribers can also stream the game via Sky Go.World Cup 2026: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina statsSwitzerland and Bosnia have met just once before. Bosnia claimed a 2-0 away win in a friendly in 2016.Bosnias last four competitive games have all ended 1-1.Breel Embolo has scored in four of his last six games for Switzerland.World Cup 2026: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina predictionSwitzerland were underwhelming in their opener but, in a stadium in which the heat wont be a factor, Yakins side should have enough to register a win that essentially seals their place in the knockouts.Prediction: Switzerland 2-1 Bosnia-HerzegovinaResponsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. 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