Bosnia-Herzegovina reduced to 10 men after red card against Switzerland in World Cup qualifier

Bosnia-Herzegovina faced a significant setback in their World Cup 2026 qualifier against Switzerland when defender Muharemovic was shown a direct red card. The incident occurred as Swiss forward Breel Embolo was making a dangerous run towards the Bosnian goal, poised to potentially extend Switzerland's lead.

The crucial moment unfolded near the edge of the penalty area. Embolo had gained an advantage and was in a clear position to threaten the goal when Muharemovic committed a foul, bringing him down. The referee immediately issued a direct red card, leaving Bosnia-Herzegovina with ten players for the remainder of the match.

This expulsion proved to be a pivotal point in the game. Bosnia-Herzegovina was forced to play the final stretch of the match at a numerical disadvantage against a Swiss side that went on to further increase their lead. The red card significantly hampered Bosnia's defensive capabilities and overall performance in a critical juncture of the qualifier.