Switzerland came to life in the second half to see off Bosnia and earn a deserved win that pushes them close to a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.After a drab first half two late goals from Johan Manzambi and strikes from Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka earned three points while Bosnia ended the game with 10 men after Tarik Muharemovic saw red.They did get on the scoresheet in stoppage time when Ermin Mahmic thundered in from the edge of the area but there was still time for Xhaka to score from the spot.After both sides drew their opening games it looked set for another draw until the final 20 minutes.Edin Dzeko had one effort well blocked and put in a fine cross which Benjamin Tahirovic couldnt meet for Bosnia as the Swiss dominated possession without creating anything.Dzeko became the fourth outfield player aged 40 years or older to play a World Cup match, after Roger Milla in 1994 and both Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday.But Switzerland, who have lost just two of their last 18 matches in group stages at major international tournaments, turned on the style after the break.Dan Ndoye went close with an overhead kick before goalscorers Vargas and Manzambi were introduced with 19 minutes left.Manzambi took just three minutes to volley in an opener and Vargas made it 2-0 with a low finish after Muharemovic chopped down Breel Embolo and was sent off.Manzambi, just 20 years of old, then converted coolly after a neat run from Embolo, while Mahmic found time in the 93rd-minute to hit a beauty of a shot into the back of the net.Xhaka then fired in a penalty with the last kick of the game.Switzerland top the group on four points with Bosnia on one after two games but still in with a shout of progress. Topics Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team Switzerland National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 16th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats Tom Rostance 18th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 18th June, 2026 Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Nicholas McGee 17th June, 2026 World Cup boss Lopetegui warns Canada: A point is a dream and Qatar will keep dreaming Ben Miller 14th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland report, result, goals as Khoukhi header earns historic result and Neville lambasts ridiculous FIFA over VAR Ben Miller 13th June, 2026
