Thursday, June 18, 2026
Kickoff 15:00 local at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - Thursday, June 18, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 26
Thu, Jun 18
Date
15:00 local
Kickoff
Group Stage
Round
B
Group
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Match-day essentials - SoFi Stadium
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. SoFi Stadium accepts only cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Cash-to-card kiosks available on the concourse.
Best way to get there
Metro K Line (recommended)
Light rail from downtown LA to Downtown Inglewood Station, then a 15-min walk or shuttle. About 45 min from downtown LA.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. SoFi is closer to LAX than to downtown LA - if you're flying in for a match, you can land 4 hours before kickoff and make it.
Venue
Los Angeles, California - 70,240 capacity - Open roof
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is the most expensive stadium ever built at $5.5 billion. The futuristic venue features a translucent canopy roof, a 70,000 sq ft dual-sided video board - the largest in the world - and a design that captures the essence of Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
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1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
About This Match
Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Group Stage of Group B on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Switzerland are ranked #18 in the world and managed by Murat Yakin; Bosnia and Herzegovina sit at #70 under Sergej Barbarez. The match kicks off at 15:00 local time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Switzerland
Switzerland are one of Europe's most consistent World Cup performers, having reached the knockout rounds in five of their last six tournaments. Under coach Murat Yakin, La Nati are built on a solid defensive base - Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is one of the world's best shot-stoppers - and dynamic midfield play led by the combative Granit Xhaka. Group B offers a favourable draw alongside Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Swiss will be clear favourites to advance. Switzerland's golden generation, anchored by Xhaka, Shaqiri, and Akanji, will be eager to finally break their quarterfinal ceiling at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Read Switzerland preview →Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina make only their second World Cup appearance in 2026, having debuted memorably at Brazil 2014 - where they showed flashes of brilliance despite going out in the group stage. The Dragons qualified via the UEFA playoffs, proving they belong among Europe's competitive mid-tier sides. Veteran striker Edin Džeko, one of the greatest players in Bosnian football history, leads the attack in what may well be his final major tournament. Group B against Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar is challenging but navigable - a historic progression from the group stage would be a massive milestone for this young footballing nation.
Read Bosnia and Herzegovina preview →Recent Form
Last results for Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Switzerland
W- May 31vs Jordan4-1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
D- May 29vs North Macedonia0-0
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. Switzerland are the market favourite to win Group B.
Switzerland
Champion outright: 1.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Champion outright: 1.0%
Where to Watch Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - FAQ
When is Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup?+
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina is on Thursday, June 18, 2026 with kickoff at 15:00 local time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Where is Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina being played?+
The match is at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Capacity 70,240, Open roof.
What round is Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?+
It's a Group Stage (Group B) match - match number 26 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to SoFi Stadium for Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?+
Metro K Line (recommended): Light rail from downtown LA to Downtown Inglewood Station, then a 15-min walk or shuttle. About 45 min from downtown LA.
What time should I arrive at SoFi Stadium?+
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. SoFi is closer to LAX than to downtown LA - if you're flying in for a match, you can land 4 hours before kickoff and make it.
What is Switzerland's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Switzerland is ranked #18 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Murat Yakin. Their best World Cup result is Quarterfinal.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Bosnia and Herzegovina is ranked #70 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Sergej Barbarez. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.