FIFA World Cup: Switzerland thrash 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1
What's the story
Switzerland have taken a huge step toward qualifying for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Swiss team thrashed Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in Los Angeles, with Johan Manzambi scoring two goals. The match was largely uneventful until Manzambi's stunning volley just 166 seconds after his introduction in the second half.
Game changer
Manzambi's volley gives Switzerland a comfortable lead
The match took a major turn when Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for a foul on Breel Embolo. This left Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men and gave Switzerland an upper hand. Embolo then assisted Ruben Vargas, who scored with a first-time shot past Nikola Vasilj. Manzambi added another goal to his tally in the dying minutes of the match, making it 3-0 for Switzerland.
Goal scored
Mahmic's volley not enough for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Despite being down by three goals, Bosnia-Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmic managed to score a stunning volley from just inside the box. It was on just his third appearance for the national team. However, Switzerland restored their three-goal cushion with Granit Xhaka converting a penalty after Djibril Sow was fouled by Amar Memic.
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Manzambi enters record books
As per Squawka, Manzambi is the youngest player in history to score twice as a substitute in a World Cup game. He is aged 20 years and 247 days old. Manzambi also became the youngest ever player to score twice for Switzerland in a World Cup game.
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A rare feat for the Swiss
Switzerland have scored four goals in a single FIFA World Cup game for the first time since 1994 against Romania.
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Here are the match stats
Switzerland had 13 attempts with 7 shots on target. They also managed 34 touches in the opposition box. Switzerland completed 517 passes and had 62.30% ball possession.
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