Johan Manzambi became the youngest substitute to score two goals in a World Cup match during Switzerland's 4-1 [3] victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.
The record-breaking performance establishes the Freiburg starlet as a rising talent on the global stage and secures a decisive group-stage result for Switzerland. Manzambi's impact shifted the momentum of the game, turning a tense encounter into a comfortable win for his national team.
The match took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, U.S. [2]. Manzambi, 20 [1], entered the game as a substitute and netted two late goals [2] to finalize the 4-1 [3] scoreline. By scoring a brace as a replacement, he claimed a new piece of FIFA World Cup history [1].
Following the match, the young forward reflected on the emotional weight of the achievement. "I won't be able to sleep tonight," Manzambi said [1].
Switzerland's victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina provides the team with a significant advantage in the group standings. The clinical finishing displayed by the substitute highlighted the depth of the Swiss squad as they navigate the 2026 tournament.
“"I won't be able to sleep tonight."”
Manzambi's record-breaking brace underscores a trend of younger players exerting immediate influence in high-stakes international tournaments. For Switzerland, the ability to introduce a 20-year-old substitute who can decisively alter a match result provides a tactical advantage in squad rotation and late-game offensive pressure.
