Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2
Venue
To be confirmed
Date
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Kickoff
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Switzerland take on Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group B in a fixture that could go a long way to shaping the qualification picture, with Murat Yakin's side fancied to push deep into the tournament.
The Swiss are anchored by Manchester City's Manuel Akanji at the back and the experience of Granit Xhaka in midfield, with Breel Embolo leading the line. Sergej Barbarez's Bosnia will look to talisman Edin Dzeko to provide the cutting edge alongside the pace of Ermedin Demirovic.
Switzerland's organisation and tournament know-how make them favourites, but Bosnia carry a genuine goal threat and will fancy their chances if they can frustrate the Swiss and feed Dzeko.
Key storylines
- 01Edin Dzeko, evergreen and still Bosnia's main man, hunting goals on the World Cup stage.
- 02Granit Xhaka's leadership in the engine room as Switzerland aim to control tempo.
- 03Manuel Akanji versus Bosnia's front line in a key individual battle.
Prediction
Kickoff editorial call
Switzerland 2-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Switzerland
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1
