Live updates: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Live updates: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Henry Hanson

We've reached the first hydration break

By Henry Hanson

Switzerland bossing things so far, without really creating anything too clear cut.

Bosnia a sporadic danger on the counterattack.

20' Ndoye lets fly

By Henry Hanson

Switzerland have their first attempt on target, courtesy of livewire Dan Ndoye.

Bosnia turn over the ball in midfield and Ndoye manufactures room for his effort on the edge of the penalty area.

However, it's straight into the arms of the goalkeeper.

First shot on target for the Swiss.

15' First break from Bosnia

By Henry Hanson

A little glimmer of attacking intent from Bosnia, who spring a pretty schmick counterattack down the right.

The ball played in behind the Swiss defence is just slightly overhit, but it's a promising moment for the Eastern Europeans.

13' More Xhaka class

By Henry Hanson

I'm sorry to keep banging on about him, but Granit Xhaka is seriously bossing things out there.

He's at the heart of another promising Swiss attack, threading through a pass that is crossed low into the box.

Dan Ndoye is in the middle and trying to Cruyff turn the ball into the net but he doesn't make contact.

10' Big chance Switzerland

By Henry Hanson

Granit Xhaka is absolutely oozing class out there right now, and he threads through a lovely, deft little through ball into penalty area.

Dan Ndoye runs onto it and lets fly, but the ball can only find the side netting.

A shot across the bow from the Swiss.

7' Switzerland force a couple corners

By Henry Hanson

Boy, Bosnia are dropping very deep in these early exchanges.

Switzerland have had all of the ball after that initial Bosnia flurry and force a couple corners, the latest of which comes from a deflected long-range strike from Granit Xhaka.

Neither set piece amounts to much.

3' Bosnia doing the early running

By Henry Hanson

It has been a pretty promising start from Bosnia-Herzegovina.

They forced a corner early on which didn't really amount to much, but they have looked to be direct early on in LA.

They seem to be intent on backing up that impressive defensive performance against Canada, sitting back very deep when Switzerland has the ball.

We're underway in LA

By Henry Hanson

So, Bosnia, playing in their white change kit, kick us off.

It looks to be a beautiful day in California.

Stands look relatively full.

The jumbotron looks typically glorious.

Bosnia and Herzegovina starting XI

By Henry Hanson

And this is how Bosnia-Herzegovina line up.

The ageless Edin Dzeko leads the line, while former Arsenal man Sead Kolašinac marshals the defence.

Switzerland starting XI

By Henry Hanson

We turn our attention to Los Angeles for the second match of the day.

Switzerland, in search of a first victory of the tournament, names a strong starting lineup for its clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Granit Xhaka stars in central midfield, with Breel Embolo leading the line.

Pulisic still not in full-training

By Henry Hanson

USA superstar Christian Pulisic is still under a serious injury cloud ahead of his side's clash with Socceroos in 24 hours time.

American journalist Henry Bushnell has tweeted that the US talisman was hardly seen at training earlier today.

How that result leaves things in Group A

By Henry Hanson

Essentially, it means that both South Africa and Czechia will head into matchday three with very realistic chances of securing progression.

Later today, Mexico and South Korea lock horns in the group's other game. A win for either side would secure a Round of 32 berth.

Match report: South Africa salvage late draw against Czechia

By Henry Hanson

— with Reuters

South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday after falling behind early in the Group A clash.

Teboho Mokoena slotted home the spotkick after Pavel Sulc's handball handed the South Africans a lifeline as they were staring at potential early elimination.

The Czechs led from the sixth minute when Michal Sadilek struck home after a clever slipped pass from Alexandr Sojka following Adam Hlozek’s delivery from the right wing.

Both teams now have a point after losing their respective opening games last Thursday.

Ivory Coast forward Wahi cleared to travel to Canada

By Henry Hanson

— with Reuters

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorisation to visit Canada for this weekend's World Cup clash with Germany, the country's football federation said on Thursday, hours after it said he would not be able to travel because he had not received his visa.

"The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) reports that Elye Wahi's administrative situation has evolved favorably. The necessary authorisations for his entry into Canadian territory have now been obtained," said a statement from the official X account of the Ivorian Football Federation.

Canadian immigration officials did not immediately respond to an email query by Reuters.

Wahi was linked to an investigation into suspected sports corruption, with French authorities saying unusual betting patterns were detected around a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 match while playing for Nice last month.

FT: Czechia 1 - 1 South Africa

By Henry Hanson

So, South Africa dig deep to keep their tournament alive.

Bafana Bafana created precious little before that late penalty, but burst into life after it.

Bafana Bafana finish the game with wind in their sails, but are unable to find a winner.

It is a bitterly disappointing result for Czechia, who looked so in control of proceedings for so long in Atlanta.

That's five points lost now from winning positions for the Europeans.

The result sets us on course for a barnstorming end to the group, with Czechia needing a result against Mexico in Mexico City, and South Africa needing something from South Korea.

But before that, Mexico and South Korea lock horns in what promises to be a blockbuster later today.

90+5' Was that the chance!?

By Henry Hanson

South Africa produces what might be its best move of the game, stringing together a glut of passes, but Makgopa's shot is saved.

That'll just about be that.

90+4' Czechia shot flashed wide

By Henry Hanson

There is plenty of space out there as both teams tire in the dying embers in Atlanta.

The ball bobbles up at the edge of the penalty area and Lukas Provod flashes his shot wide for Czechia.

90' We're into seven minutes of stoppage time

By Henry Hanson

It is now Czechia's turn to stream forward.

Vladimír Coufal works a ball into the penalty area from the dead ball, looking for the hulking figure of Tomas Soucek.

However, Soucek can't be found and the offside flag is up.

We're into seven minutes of injury time in Atlanta.