World Cup 2026: Switzerland close in on qualification for round of 16

France 24 Friday 19 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By L'Equipe TV 1 min read

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Switzerland close in on qualification for round of 16 To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Modified: Switzerland cruised to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after their opening draw against Qatar. The Nati are now close to securing a place in the round of 16.

World Cup 2026: Switzerland close in on qualification for round of 16 To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Issued on: Modified: Switzerland cruised to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after their opening draw against Qatar. The Nati are now close to securing a place in the round of 16. Also in this bulletin: Canada's dominant display, South Africa staying alive, Friday's upcoming matches, Romain Grégoire's victory at the Tour de Suisse, the unveiling of the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games logos, and the Knicks' celebrations in New York.

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