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Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Los Angeles Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina have been confirmed.
Switzerland Starting XI
Formation: 433
Starting XI: Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Michel Aebischer, Fabian Rieder, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo
Substitutes: Noah Okafor, Yvon Mvogo, Eray Cömert, Djibril Sow, Luca Jaquez, Rubén Vargas, Marvin Keller, Christian Fassnacht, Denis Zakaria, Johan Manzambi, Cedric Itten, Aurèle Amenda, Ardon Jashari, Zeki Amdouni
Bosnia and Herzegovina Starting XI
Formation: 442
Starting XI: Nikola Vasilj, Tarik Muharemovic, Nikola Katic, Sead Kolasinac, Amar Dedic, Amar Memic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Kerim Alajbegovic, Ivan Sunjic, Ermedin Demirovic, Edin Dzeko
Substitutes: Ivan Basic, Stjepan Radeljic, Martin Zlomislic, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Samed Bazdar, Ermin Mahmic, Armin Gigovic, Nihad Mujakic, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Haris Tabakovic, Dzenis Burnic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Jovo Lukic, Mladen Jurkas, Arjan Malic
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Immediate Reaction
Switzerland
Switzerland are set to shape up in a 4-3-3 formation for this World Cup encounter. Gregor Kobel starts in goal, protected by a defensive line featuring Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi in the center, with Ricardo Rodríguez and Silvan Widmer operating as full-backs. The midfield is anchored by the experienced Granit Xhaka alongside Remo Freuler and Michel Aebischer, while Breel Embolo leads the line supported by Fabian Rieder and Dan Ndoye.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina have chosen a classic 4-4-2 shape to match up against their opponents. Nikola Vasilj lines up in goal behind a defensive pairing of Tarik Muharemovic and Nikola Katic, with Sead Kolasinac and Amar Dedic on the flanks. In attack, the clinical Edin Dzeko partners Ermedin Demirovic upfront, with Ivan Sunjic and Benjamin Tahirovic controlling the central areas of midfield.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive Bet Builder features four distinct selections for this fixture. Experienced forward Edin Dzeko is backed to find the net anytime, and striker Haris Tabakovic is also tipped as an anytime goalscorer. Defensively, Nikola Katic is backed to be shown a card, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are predicted to accumulate over 1.5 total team cards during the clash.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the confirmation of the starting lineups, Switzerland look well-placed to secure a victory in this match. With a balanced midfield containing Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler, they should exert strong control over possession and dictate the tempo. While Bosnia and Herzegovina possess goalscoring threats in the form of Edin Dzeko, the defensive solidity of Switzerland should prove enough to guide them to a win.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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