Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina kicks off in GROUP B of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina meet in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with both sides eyeing a crucial result. Switzerland, known for their disciplined defensive structure and efficient counter-attacks, have been consistent in recent tournaments. Under manager Murat Yakin, they rely on a solid backline led by Manuel Akanji and the creativity of Granit Xhaka in midfield. Their attack, spearheaded by Breel Embolo and Xherdan Shaqiri, thrives on quick transitions. Bosnia, meanwhile, boast individual talent but have struggled for consistency. Edin Džeko remains their talisman up front, supported by the crafty Miralem Pjanić, though the team often lacks defensive solidity. The key battle will be in midfield: Switzerland's organized press against Bosnia's reliance on Pjanić's vision. Switzerland will aim to control possession and hit on the break, while Bosnia need to be compact and capitalize on set pieces. With both teams capable of moments of brilliance, this match could be decided by discipline and efficiency in front of goal.

Key players to watch

Switzerland

Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen) — The midfield engine, dictating tempo and breaking up play.
Breel Embolo (AS Monaco) — Pace and power up front, a constant threat on the counter.
Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) — Rock at the back, crucial for organizing the defense.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Edin Džeko (Fenerbahçe) — Veteran striker, still lethal in the box and a leader.
Miralem Pjanić (Sharjah FC) — Creative midfielder, set-piece specialist and playmaker.
Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta) — Strong left-back, adds defensive stability and attacking width.

How to watch Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Thu, Jun 18 at 07:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP B of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.