On June 19, South Korean time, Yonhap News reported that the match took place at the Los Angeles Stadium in California. With this win, Switzerland now has one win and one draw, totaling four points, placing them at the top of Group B.
The first half saw both teams struggle to create scoring opportunities, but Switzerland changed the momentum in the second half.
In the 74th minute, Vargas delivered a cross that was met by Mambimbi, who scored the opening goal with a right-footed volley. Switzerland extended their lead in the 84th minute when Vargas scored again, and in the 90th minute, Vargas set up Mambimbi for another goal with a cutback from near the left goal line, marking Mambimbi's second goal of the match.
Bosnia managed to pull one back in stoppage time when Ermin Zec's spectacular right-footed volley found the net in the 93rd minute. However, Switzerland's captain Granit Xhaka sealed the match with a penalty kick in the 97th minute, finishing the game at 4-1.
Looking ahead, Switzerland can secure a spot in the knockout stage by earning at least one point in their final group match against Canada.
Conversely, Bosnia's unbeaten streak of nine matches in official competitions came to an end. After drawing 1-1 in their opening match against Canada, Bosnia remains with one point from one draw and one loss, and their advancement to the knockout stage will depend on the outcome of their final match against Qatar.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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