Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: All-time head-to-head records ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Bosnia & Herzegovina hold the advantage in the historical record, having won seven of the 14 meetings between the two sides.
A crucial battle awaits in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face off on June 18. Both nations opened their campaigns with draws, leaving the group delicately poised heading into the second round of fixtures.
Switzerland shared the spoils with Qatar, while Bosnia and Herzegovina earned a hard-fought point against Canada. With qualification hopes very much alive for all four teams in the group, the upcoming contest could prove very crucial.
Victory would place either nation in a strong position ahead of the final matchday, while defeat could leave them facing an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages.
Although Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina have not met frequently in recent years, the history between the two sides stretches back several decades when Bosnia was part of the former Yugoslavia. As a result, there is a richer head-to-head record than many supporters may initially realise.
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: head-to-head record
Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina have met 14 times across all competitions and friendly matches when historical meetings involving the former Yugoslavia are included. Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia hold the upper hand in the rivalry, recording seven victories, while Switzerland have managed two wins. The remaining five matches ended in draws.
The most recent encounter came in March 2016, when Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a convincing 2-0 victory in an international friendly played in Zurich. Goals from Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić sealed an impressive away win and maintained Bosnia’s favourable record in the fixture. Early meetings were dominated by Yugoslavia. The rivalry dates back to the 1930s, when Switzerland regularly faced Yugoslavia in international competition and friendly matches.
Many of those encounters proved difficult for the Swiss, with Yugoslavia establishing itself as one of Europe’s strongest footballing nations during several periods of the twentieth century. Throughout those decades, Yugoslavia recorded a number of notable victories while also sharing points with Switzerland on multiple occasions. As football evolved across Europe, meetings between the two sides became less frequent, but the historical advantage remained firmly with the Balkan nation.
The 2016 friendly, which is the only meeting involving modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, took place on March 29, 2016. Played in Zurich, the friendly offered both teams an opportunity to prepare for upcoming international commitments. Bosnia and Herzegovina produced a composed and efficient display, taking the lead through captain Edin Džeko before Miralem Pjanić doubled the advantage later in the match.
Switzerland struggled to create enough clear-cut opportunities and ultimately fell to a 2-0 defeat on home soil. The result remains the most recent chapter in the rivalry and the only meeting between the two sides since Bosnia gained independence.
- Matches played: 14
- Switzerland wins: 2
- Draws: 5
- Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia wins: 7
- Goals scored by Switzerland: 15
- Goals scored by Bosnia and Herzegovina/Yugoslavia: 29
All-time results
- Switzerland 0-2 Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016, Friendly)
Where to watch Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina live in India?
The game will be streamed live on Zee5 in India.
Who won the last head-to-head encounter between Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Bosnia.
Where will Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina be played ?
The game will be played at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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