18/06/2026 22:28 - Deportes
Jugador de la selección suiza celebrando un gol en un estadio repleto durante el Mundial 2026.
The Swiss National Team emerged as one of the surprises of the 2026 World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a group stage match held in Los Angeles. The scoreline, however, doesn't reflect the intensity and balance shown in the first half, where the Swiss squad faced resistance but managed to impose their class in the final minutes.
The undisputed protagonist of the afternoon was Johan Manzambi, who delivered a crucial brace. His goals, arriving at key moments in the second half, were decisive in breaking the deadlock and sealing the win. Alongside him, Rubén Vargas and the experienced captain Granit Xhaka (from a penalty in stoppage time) completed the rout. Bosnia's lone goal came from Ermin Mahmic, who scored a temporary consolation strike.
The match took a decisive turn in the second half, specifically after the red card shown to Tarik Muharemovic. The Bosnian defender was sent off after a foul as the last man, leaving his team with ten players and forcing them to retreat. Switzerland, with numerical superiority, knew how to exploit the spaces and the opponent's fatigue.
The opening goal came from Manzambi's clinical finish, opening the path to victory. With the score at 1-0, Bosnia attempted to react, but the expulsion was a devastating blow. Rubén Vargas extended the lead in the 84th minute, and Manzambi struck again to make it 3-0. Although Mahmic pulled one back for Bosnia, Granit Xhaka closed the account from the penalty spot.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Matches are taking place across North American cities, including Los Angeles. Switzerland, traditionally a solid European side, has reached the Round of 16 in the last five major tournaments, and this performance suggests they are ready to make another deep run in the competition.
This victory places Switzerland in an ideal position to advance to the next round of the tournament. With this result, the team coached by Murat Yakín is virtually qualified and is very close to securing their place among the top 16 teams in the World Cup. The collective performance and the striking power of their attack show a solid and dangerous side heading into the decisive knockout matches.
Switzerland will need just one point from their remaining group match to mathematically secure their passage to the Round of 16, though a victory would likely guarantee them a more favorable draw in the knockout phase.
Source: https://www.ole.com.ar/mundial/mundial-2026/doblete-mazambi-3-0-suiza_3_PwPiUiMrx8.html
Alfredo S. Quiroga
