Switzerland - Bosnia and Herzegovina: score, highlights and statistics

Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in a decisive Group B clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - a match that could shape both sides' path to the knockout rounds.

Match Info: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

The match kicks off on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 20:00 BST (19:00 UTC) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles. The fixture is part of Group B in the first stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Where to Watch Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Viewers in the United States have the widest range of options to follow Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. FOX and Telemundo carry the match on television, while streaming audiences can tune in via Peacock, Fubo TV, Foxsports.com, or Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Spanish-language radio coverage is also available through Futbol de Primera Radio.

Canadian viewers can stream the match on TSN+. Fans in Australia can watch on SBS On Demand, while New Zealand viewers have TVNZ+ available. Argentina's broadcast rights rest with DIRECTV - on screen via DIRECTV Sports Argentina and online through DIRECTV GO. Mexican viewers can catch the match on VIX.

Across Europe, DAZN holds rights in Spain and Italy, while French viewers can choose between 6play and beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Brazilian fans can stream the match on CazéTV. The full list of broadcast partners spans at least 17 countries, so viewers worldwide are well covered for this Group B meeting.

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - Match Preview

Switzerland, ranked 17th in the world and appearing at their 13th World Cup, enter as favourites against Bosnia and Herzegovina, back at the tournament for only the 2nd time after a sensational European play-off run that shocked the continent.

Switzerland qualified directly from UEFA Group B without losing a single match - 4 wins and 2 draws across six games - and arrive in Los Angeles as one of Europe's most structured sides. Their best World Cup performances remain the three quarter-final finishes of 1934, 1938, and 1954, and in Group B alongside Canada and Qatar, they carry the expectation of progression.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's route to the 2026 World Cup is the more extraordinary story. Having drawn 1-1 with Italy after extra time on March 31, 2026, they converted 4 of 4 penalties in the shoot-out, winning 4-1, to eliminate the four-time world champions. That result sent shockwaves through European football. Their first and only previous World Cup appearance was at Brazil 2014, where they exited in the group stage - Los Angeles represents a chance to go further.

Head-to-Head: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

The head-to-head record between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina consists of a single meeting, and it went entirely Bosnia's way - a 2-0 victory in a 2016 friendly played in Zurich, with Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić on the scoresheet. The World Cup encounter in Los Angeles marks only the second time these two nations have ever met on a football pitch.

All-time meetings between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina:

• 29 March 2016 - International Friendly - Switzerland 0:2 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Džeko 14', Pjanić 57')

Switzerland - Recent Form

Switzerland arrive at the World Cup with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat across their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 7 - a potent attack paired with a defence that showed some vulnerability against top European opposition.

Their most recent result before the tournament was a 4-1 friendly win over Jordan on May 31, 2026, a confidence-boosting display that underlined their attacking quality. A goalless draw against Norway on March 31 demonstrated discipline and organisation, though the 3-4 defeat to Germany on March 27 showed that they can be undone by teams that press high and play at speed.

In November 2025, Switzerland produced back-to-back results that summed up their tournament potential: a 4-1 demolition of Sweden in the UEFA Nations League, followed by a 1-1 draw away to Kosovo. The result against Sweden stood out - Switzerland scored freely and controlled the match for long periods, signalling that their forwards are capable of punishing any defensive lapse from Bosnia.

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Recent Form

Bosnia and Herzegovina enter the World Cup unbeaten in their last 5 matches, recording 1 win and 4 draws, conceding only 4 goals - a record built on defensive solidity and pragmatic, patient football.

Their form peaked on March 31, 2026 when they held Italy to 1-1 after extra time and then won the penalty shoot-out 4-1 to secure their World Cup berth - arguably the most dramatic qualifying result of the entire European play-off round. A goalless friendly draw against North Macedonia on May 29, 2026 rounded off their preparations without alarm, while 1-1 draws against Austria and Wales in March showed a side capable of taking points from strong European sides.

The lone outright win in this run was a 3-1 home victory against Romania on November 15, 2025, which confirmed Bosnia's ability to take all three points when the opportunity presents itself. Heading into Los Angeles, they are hard to beat - Switzerland will need to break down a defensive structure that conceded only 4 times across the last 5 matches.

Facts and Statistics

5 notable facts about the Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina rivalry and this World Cup meeting:

• Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina have met only once in history - the June 18 match in Los Angeles is just their second ever encounter.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina won that only previous meeting 2-0 in Zurich in March 2016, with goals from Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić.
• Switzerland are making their 13th World Cup appearance; Bosnia and Herzegovina are appearing for just the 2nd time.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Italy - 4-time world champions - in the 2026 World Cup European play-off, winning the shoot-out 4-1.
• Switzerland went unbeaten through their entire UEFA qualifying group (4W, 2D, 0L) to reach the World Cup as group winners.