Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland rout Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland rout Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1
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Switzerland claimed their first victory in the World Cup on June 18, 2026, with a convincing 4-1 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina. SC Freiburg's Johan Manzambi came off the bench in the second half to score two goals, significantly impacting the match. Switzerland controlled the game and opened the scoring shortly after Manzambi's introduction, capitalizing on Bosnia's reduced numbers after a red card. The Swiss added two more goals before Bosnia managed a consolation effort late in the match. They now prepare for their next game against co-hosts Canada on June 21 in Vancouver.

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  • Switzerland leads Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup.
  • Johan Manzambi scores twice after coming off the bench.
  • Switzerland's Granit Xhaka scores on a penalty.
  • The match took place on June 18, 2026.
  • Switzerland's next match is against Canada on June 21.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo SportsWorld Cup: Freiburg’s Manzambi at the double as Switzerland register first victory
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With plenty of talent from Germany’s top two divisions on display, it was the Swiss who ultimately came out on top, thanks largely to a stunning second-half cameo from SC Freiburg youngster Johan Ma...

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