Switzerland claimed a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to move to the top of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The match remained goalless for more than 70 minutes. Both teams created chances but failed to find a breakthrough during a tense contest.
However, Switzerland finally broke the deadlock in the 74th minute. Substitute Manzambi volleyed home from close range to give his side a deserved lead.
Soon after, Ruben Vargas doubled Switzerland’s advantage with a well taken finish. The quick goal left Bosnia with a difficult task as the match entered its closing stages.
Manzambi struck again moments later. He tapped the ball into an empty net to score his second goal of the evening and put Switzerland firmly in control.
Although Bosnia pulled one goal back, their hopes of a comeback faded quickly. The team also finished the match with 10 players after a late dismissal.
In stoppage time, Switzerland won a penalty following a VAR review. Captain Granit Xhaka stepped up and calmly converted the spot kick in the 97th minute to complete the 4-1 victory.
The decision for Xhaka to take the penalty sparked debate among supporters. Some fans believed Manzambi should have taken the kick to complete his hat-trick.
Meanwhile, others praised Xhaka’s leadership and backed his decision to take responsibility in a crucial moment. They argued that experienced players should handle high-pressure penalties.
After the match, Xhaka addressed the discussion. He explained that the team’s rules give experienced players priority when taking penalties. He also praised Manzambi for his outstanding performance and said the young forward has a bright future.
As a result, Switzerland moved to the top of Group B with four points. The impressive win also boosted the team’s confidence ahead of its next group-stage fixture.
Bosnia will now look to recover in its next match and keep its qualification hopes alive. For Switzerland, the victory marked another strong step toward a place in the knockout stage.
