Bosnia and Herzegovina face Switzerland in a Group B fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday 18 June 2026. The European rivals meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in one of the opening round’s most closely matched pairings.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to include 48 nations. The expanded format features 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed sides advancing to a new round of 32. The competition runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
When is Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Switzerland?
The match kicks off on Thursday 18 June 2026 at noon Pacific Time in Inglewood, which translates to 8pm in the United Kingdom. It opens both teams’ Group B campaigns.
Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Switzerland?
The game is played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. Opened in 2020 as home to the NFL’s Rams and Chargers, the venue has a capacity of around 70,000 for football and features a distinctive translucent canopy roof. It hosts eight World Cup matches in 2026.
Key Contenders
Switzerland return to the World Cup after consistent European qualification. Coached by Murat Yakin, the Swiss blend veterans such as Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji with emerging talents, and reached the last 16 in both 2018 and 2022.
Bosnia and Herzegovina make only their second World Cup appearance, having first featured in Brazil in 2014. The Zmajevi rely on the goal threat of Edin Dzeko, who remains influential despite his advancing years, and the creativity of Miralem Pjanic.
How to Watch
In the UK, the BBC and ITV share live coverage of every 2026 World Cup match, with streams on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In the United States, Fox Sports carries the match in English via Fox or FS1, while Telemundo and Peacock cover it in Spanish. Canada’s rights are with CTV, TSN and RDS. FIFA+ offers global highlights.
History and Records
Switzerland and Bosnia have met several times in European competition, including qualifying clashes for Euro 2016 and earlier World Cups. Switzerland have generally had the better of recent meetings. Their last major competitive encounter came in 2015 World Cup qualifying, where the Swiss topped the group.
Tickets and Attendance
FIFA.com and the official FIFA Ticketing platform are the only authorised sales channels for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. Sales run in phased windows, with individual match, venue series and team series packages. Resale is managed through the FIFA official resale platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Switzerland kick off?
Thursday 18 June 2026, noon Pacific Time (8pm UK time).
Where is the match being held?
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, USA.
How can I watch Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Switzerland?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox or Telemundo in the US, CTV/TSN in Canada, and FIFA+ internationally.
Have these sides met before?
Yes, they have faced off in European qualifying on several occasions, with Switzerland holding a narrow edge.