Granit Xhaka seals emphatic win with first World Cup goal
Granit Xhaka has scored his first goal at the 2026 World Cup. Xhaka converted a penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal the final score in the Switzerland–Bosnia and Herzegovina match, 4-1. Switzerland took a big step towards advancing to the World Cup knockout stage. The match was played on Thursday evening in
Granit Xhaka has scored his first goal at the 2026 World Cup.
Xhaka converted a penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal the final score in the Switzerland–Bosnia and Herzegovina match, 4-1.
Switzerland took a big step towards advancing to the World Cup knockout stage.
The match was played on Thursday evening in Los Angeles.
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, while Ruben Vargas and Xhaka scored the goals in the emphatic win. All of Switzerland’s goals were scored from the 74th minute onwards. Ermin Mahmiq scored for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 93rd minute.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemović was sent off in the 80th minute. He stopped Breel Embolo illegally as the last defender.
Captain Granit Xhaka completed the match and shone, while Ardon Jashari remained on the bench.
Switzerland have four points after two matches, while Bosnia and Herzegovina remain on one point.
