Subs Show the Way as Swiss Come Good to Defeat Bosnia & H
Johan Manzambi scored twice and Ruben Vargas added a goal as Switzerland punished a Bosnia red card in a 4-1 Group B win.
- On Thursday, Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match in Los Angeles, with substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas sparking the second-half win.
- The match turned in the final 15 minutes when Bosnia and Herzegovina was reduced to 10 men, as defender Tarik Muharemovic received a straight red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity against striker Breel Embolo.
- Manzambi, playing for Freiburg, struck the opening goal in the 74th minute, and Vargas scored the second goal shortly after, extending the Swiss lead to secure the advantage.
- With the game's final kick, Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka converted a penalty after Bosnian substitute Ermin Mahmic scored a consolation goal in stoppage time.
- The 20-year-old Manzambi became Switzerland's youngest goal scorer at the World Cup since 1950, arriving at the tournament following a stellar season at Freiburg where he helped the club reach the Europa League final.
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Many glances are directed at the Nati: Up to 1,14 million saw this 4:1 over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez is not giving up after a heavy defeat against Switzerland (4:1). "We still have the third match to go and nothing is lost. We have to win if we want to hope to advance."
Yakin hails impact of late substitutes in Swiss rout of Bosnia
INGLEWOOD, California June 18 - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said a carefully planned double substitution after the second hydration break proved decisive in his side's 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, with Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas exploiting tiring opponents to spark a late scoring burst. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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