Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSwitzerland picked up their first win of the 2026 World Cup by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 on Thursday.Switzerland drew their opening game at the tournament with Qatar, while Bosnia were held to a draw by co-hosts Canada.Thursday’s match was tightly-contested for long periods until Switzerland substitute Johan Manzambi fired his side in front with a powerful volley in the 74th minute.Bosnia were then reduced to 10 men six minutes later when Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for a last-man challenge, and Switzerland took advantage as another substitute, Ruben Vargas, doubled his side’s lead before Manzambi scored his second of the game.Bosnia pulled a goal back through a fine volley from Ermin Mahmic, but a Granit Xhaka penalty deep into added time sealed a comprehensive Switzerland win.In fullSwitzerland vs Bosnia LIVE: Manzambi double helps Swiss surge to victory over 10 menThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina both began their 2026 World Cup campaigns with 1–1 draws in Group B.

INGLEWOOD, California, June 17 : Switzerland are determined to put their opening World Cup disappointment of being held by Qatar behind them when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina on…