Xhaka Answers Critics as Switzerland Rout Bosnia 4-1

First reported by N12 · Jun 19, 2026

What happened

Switzerland defeated Bosnia 4-1 on Thursday after scoring all four goals in the final 20 minutes. Granit Xhaka converted the last goal from the penalty spot and celebrated by silencing critics who had accused him of creating a toxic atmosphere in the team.

• 01Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1 after 75 goalless minutes.
• 02Johan Manzambi scored twice, and Ruben Vargas added another goal.
• 03Granit Xhaka scored the final goal from the penalty spot.
• 04Xhaka’s “talking” celebration targeted criticism of his leadership.
• 05Reports had accused him of creating a toxic atmosphere in the squad.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 19, 2026

Xhaka Answers Critics as Switzerland Rout Bosnia 4-1

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 19, 2026

Xhaka’s “talking” celebration answered critics after Switzerland’s late 4-1 win

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