The Latest Breaking News from Switzerland

Why Are There So Few Empty Seats at the 2026 World Cup?

High ticket prices and visa complications threatened to leave these vast NFL stadiums full of empty seats. That has not been the case.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia: Five-goal flurry in LA puts Swiss in pole position

Switzerland atoned for their slip-up against Qatar as substitutes Manzambi and Vargas inspired them to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia

Switzerland put on a devastating display at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, overwhelming Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 after a stunning second-half turnaround. With Bosnia down to ten men following an 80th-minute red card, substitutes Jovan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas ran riot. Ermin Mahmic's late strike provided only consolation for the Bosnians.

France 24 · Jun 18

US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel

AAP · Jun 18

Trump envoy tells lawmakers Iran will invite UN nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites

Iran will invite the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites and begin work on identifying and uncovering the locations of Tehran's enriched material

AAP · Jun 18

US forces lift Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds planned Switzerland talks

The US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But uncertainty surrounded Friday's planned talks in Switzerland as both sides prepared for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.

France 24 · Jun 18

FIFA World Cup 2026 today match schedule (19 June): India time, streaming details and more

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 18 June: The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage heats up on June 19 with three crucial matches. Switzerland faces Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Canada takes on Qatar, and Mexico clashes with South Korea. These fixtures could significantly shape the qualification landscape for…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Mixed signs of peace: 3 Saudi oil tankers cross Hormuz, Israel strikes Lebanon

Vice president JD Vance said he plans to travel to Switzerland for talks on the Iran deal but he doesn't know when that will happen. He had been expected to lead talks on implementing the agreement with Iran aimed at diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and restarting oil…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Iran's ayatollah says he approved US framework deal despite having 'different view'

Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.

Euronews · Jun 18

Switzerland vs Bosnia predictions as both sides look to progress from the World Cup group stage

A win will put either side in with a great chance of qualifying into the knockout stages.

FourFourTwo · Jun 18