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Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Projected Lineups, Starting 11 for World Cup 2026 Group B Game at SoFi Stadium
Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina both enter after 1-1 draws, with a win likely to shape the race for Group B qualification.
On Thursday, Switzerland faces Bosnia and Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in a Group B match where both teams seek their first World Cup 2026 victory.
Switzerland dominated their opener against Qatar with 70% possession and 27 shots but surrendered a late own goal for a 1-1 draw; Bosnia and Herzegovina similarly held co-hosts Canada to a 1-1 tie.
Manager Murat Yakin may rotate his lineup, potentially introducing Noah Okafor or Djibril Sow, while Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko and defender Sead Kolasinac face fitness tests but are expected to be available.
With all four teams level on points, victory is essential for both sides to advance from a group regarded as the 'weakest of the dozen,' making this clash pivotal for knockout stage qualification.
The Group B runner-up travels to Inglewood in four days for a knockout clash in the expanded 48-team format. Switzerland faces Canada on June 24, while the Bosnians, known as 'The Dragons,' meet Qatar in Seattle.