Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B Match - Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Group B meeting between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. After both sides opened their FIFA World Cup campaigns with 1-1 draws, this second-round fixture has become a crucial contest in the battle for a place in the knockout rounds.

Kick-off:

• 3:00 p.m. EDT
• 12:00 p.m. PDT (Los Angeles local time)
• 21:00 CEST (Switzerland & Bosnia and Herzegovina)

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Current Group B situation

The opening round left the group perfectly balanced:

• Switzerland drew 1-1 with Qatar after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina also earned a 1-1 draw against co-host Canada.

All four teams have one point, making this one of the most important matches of Matchday 2.

Team news

Switzerland

• Head coach Murat Yakin admitted his side were frustrated after letting victory slip away against Qatar despite dominating much of the match.
• Switzerland have no major new injury concerns and are expected to retain the core of the side built around Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, Remo Freuler and Breel Embolo.
• Yakin has stressed the need for greater efficiency in front of goal and improved game management.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Coach Sergej Barbarez insists Bosnia are no longer content to be viewed as underdogs and says his team will play for victory.
• Veteran captain Edin Džeko remains the inspirational figure in attack, while defender Nikola Katić believes Bosnia deserve greater respect after qualifying through the European play-offs and drawing Canada.
• Defender Sead Kolašinac is being monitored after picking up a knock in the opener, while Nidal Čelik remains unavailable after an injury sustained before the tournament.

Predicted lineups

Switzerland (4-3-3)

• Gregor Kobel
• Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez
• Michel Aebischer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler
• Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas

Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-4-2)

• Nikola Vasilj
• Amar Dedić, Nikola Katić, Tarik Muharemović, Sead Kolašinac
• Esmir Bajraktarević, Benjamin Tahirović, Ivan Bašić, Amar Memić
• Ermedin Demirović, Edin Džeko (or Jovo Lukić in some projected lineups)

Players to watch

• Switzerland: Breel Embolo, Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, Dan Ndoye.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Edin Džeko, Ermedin Demirović, Benjamin Tahirović, Nikola Katić.

Match outlook

Switzerland enter the match as slight favorites thanks to their greater tournament experience and defensive quality, but Bosnia arrive full of confidence after extending their unbeaten run and believe they can challenge anyone in Group B. With both teams sitting on one point, a victory would put the winner in an excellent position to qualify for the Round of 32 heading into the final group match.