The 2026 FIFA World Cup clash between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina has made history, with notable performances from players off the bench. In this match, Switzerland triumphed with a commanding 4-1 victory.
Three of Switzerland’s four goals were scored by substitutes, while Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sole goal was also delivered by a player coming off the bench. This remarkable statistic highlights the impact of substitutes in the game.
According to Opta, this match marks only the second time in World Cup history that four goals have been scored by substitutes in a single game. The first instance occurred during the 1982 World Cup, when Hungary’s substitutes netted five times against El Salvador.