Everything to play for as Switzerland meet Bosnia in LA

TDT | Manama

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Switzerland meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in a key World Cup Group B fixture at Los Angeles Stadium, with both sides still searching for a first win after opening draws. Kick-off is set for 10pm Bahrain time.

The group remains wide open after all four teams began with 1-1 results, meaning any victory here could significantly shape qualification hopes heading into the final round of matches.

Switzerland were seconds away from beating Qatar in their opener before a stoppage-time own goal denied them victory. It was a frustrating finish for Murat Yakin's side, who had controlled long periods of the match but failed to see it out.

Bosnia also dropped points after taking the lead against Canada in Toronto. Jovo Lukic put them ahead in the first half, but they were pegged back after the break in a 1-1 draw.

Switzerland have lost just once in their last eight World Cup group matches and have scored in nine of their last 10 finals group games, underlining their consistency at this stage of tournaments.

Bosnia, meanwhile, are unbeaten in nine internationals under Sergej Barbarez, although six consecutive draws highlight a lack of cutting edge in attack.

The only previous meeting between the sides came in a friendly in 2016, when Bosnia won 2-0 in Zurich.