{"id":181309,"date":"2026-06-18T18:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/switzerland-wakes-up-in-time\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:10:23","slug":"switzerland-wakes-up-in-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/switzerland-wakes-up-in-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland Wakes Up in Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Swiss national team broke the deadlock on Thursday against a tough Bosnia and Herzegovina side, which lost control of the game in the second half, with a brace from Johan Mamzambi and two additional goals from Rub\u00e9n Vargas and Granit Xhaka, resulting in a 4-1 victory that gave the Swiss the provisional lead in Group B of the 2026 World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Switzerland broke the deadlock in Los Angeles in the 74th minute, when a header cleared by the defense fell to Johan Manzambi, who opened the scoring after a frustrating first half marked by a lack of finishing. Switzerland\u2019s dominance was cemented in the final stretch of the match thanks to the effectiveness of its attacking players in the opponent\u2019s box.<\/p>\n

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Manzambi and Vargas Seal the Deal Against Bosnia in a Devastating Finish<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the 84th minute, Rub\u00e9n Vargas, a forward for Sevilla, scored the second goal with a superb finish as the goalkeeper came off his line.<\/p>\n

The decisive goal came in the 90th minute, when Manzambi popped up again to score his second goal of the game off a precise assist from Vargas himself.<\/p>\n

Bosnia managed to salvage the result in stoppage time thanks to the persistence of its attacking line.<\/p>\n

In the 93rd minute, Ermin Mahmic took advantage of a defensive lapse to score his team’s only goal.<\/p>\n

However, Granit Xhaka provided the icing on the cake in the 96th minute.<\/p>\n

The opening minutes at Los Angeles Stadium felt relatively long for both teams.<\/p>\n

It turned into a very evenly matched game with plenty of scoring chances at both ends (Filed under: Switzerland vs. Bosnia).<\/p>\n

Bosnia pushed Switzerland to the limit<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The team’s initial approach on the field reflected a distinctly European style.<\/p>\n

Characterized by precision down to the millimeter and rigorous tactical planning on the part of the coaches.<\/p>\n

The Bosnians stepped up the pressure toward the end of the first half, trying to take the lead before halftime.<\/p>\n

From the stands, Bosnia’s boisterous fans cheered nonstop.<\/p>\n

Shaking structures that at times seemed on the verge of collapsing.<\/p>\n

Switzerland could be pleased with its performance, in which it was far superior to its opponent.<\/p>\n

But I’m also a little frustrated with the level of performance they showed.<\/p>\n

Especially considering that they were hungry for a goal after the bitter and unexpected draw against Qatar (Filed under: Switzerland vs. Bosnia).<\/p>\n

The changes shook up Switzerland and turned the game around<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just ten minutes after the second half resumed, what was perhaps the clearest scoring chance of the match came in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n

Following a precise lobbed pass from the edge of the penalty area.<\/p>\n

Swiss player Dan Ndoye connected on a spectacular bicycle kick that pushed the opposing goalkeeper to his limits; he managed to save the ball to keep the score unchanged.<\/p>\n

The second half became much more interesting as Switzerland doubled the number of passes they attempted, although Bosnia took control of the game.<\/p>\n

And he was much more aggressive on the field in an effort to gain the upper hand.<\/p>\n

In the 68th minute, the Swiss goalkeeper emerged as the hero by making a superb save on a dangerous shot that could have changed the course of the game.<\/p>\n

However, the changes proved beneficial for the Swiss team at a time when a goal was long overdue on the field.<\/p>\n

The reward came in the form of the first goal just one minute after the substitutions.<\/p>\n

Bosnia was down to ten players and fell apart<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shortly after the opening goal, Bosnia’s last line of defense completely collapsed following Tarik Muharemovic’s ejection.<\/p>\n

A red card that seriously weakened their lineup.<\/p>\n

This numerical advantage put the Swiss national team on the verge of sealing a 2-0 victory in the final minutes of the match.<\/p>\n

Although Vargas eventually managed to make it happen.<\/p>\n

With this result, Switzerland takes the provisional lead, pending the outcome of the later match between Canada and Qatar (Filed under: Switzerland vs. Bosnia).<\/p>\n

Switzerland could be satisfied with its performance<\/p>NuevaOnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

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