Group B · Match 3Full time
- A. Johnston 11'
- L. de Fougerolles 53'
- C. Larin 78'
- J. Lukic 21'
- E. Demirovic 45'
- J. Lukic 45'+1'
- N. Katic 90'+3'
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group BFIFA ranking #70UEFABIH
2nd World Cup appearance · First since 2014
Profile
The Dragons return to the World Cup for the first time since their impressive debut in Brazil 2014, when they were desperately unfortunate to exit the group stage on goal difference. They survived the European play-offs to book their place in Group B, a feat made all the more remarkable by emerging from the same UEFA qualifying path as Switzerland. Evergreen captain Edin Džeko, who turned 40 in March 2026, gets one last major tournament to crown a remarkable career — a man who scored for top clubs across five European leagues. Ermedin Demirović has taken on the mantle of chief goalscorer with prolific VfB Stuttgart form, while goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj proved himself worthy of the highest level in the Bundesliga. If they can repeat the spirited performances of 2014, Bosnia will cause Switzerland and Canada serious problems in what is the most competitive of the 12 groups.
Bosnia and Herzegovina fixtures
Group B · Match 26Full time
- N. Elvedi 65'
- J. Manzambi 74'
- R. Vargas 84'
- J. Manzambi 90'
- G. Xhaka (P) 90'+7'
- A. Dedic 59'
- E. Dzeko 61'
- T. Muharemovic 80'
- E. Mahmic 90'+3'
Group B · Match 52Full time
- K. Alajbegovic 29'
- M. Abunada (OG) 34'
- E. Mahmic 80'
- E. Mahmic 82'
- H. Al-Haydos 42'
- A. Fathy 78'
Round of 32 · Match 82Full time
- F. Balogun 45'
- F. Balogun 64'
- M. Tillman 82'
- S. Radeljic 80'
Players to watch
Edin Džeko
Forward · Fiorentina
Bosnia's all-time leading scorer and most decorated player, Džeko netted for Manchester City, Roma, Inter Milan and Juventus across a legendary club career. Still sharp in his forties, his movement in the penalty area, link-up play and experience of Champions League football remain assets at the highest level.
Ermedin Demirović
Forward · VfB Stuttgart
The Stuttgart striker emerged as one of the Bundesliga's most feared attackers with a prolific season that earned him international recognition. Dynamic, powerful and two-footed, Demirović is at his best running in behind defenders and converting chances under pressure — the ideal modern forward for Bosnia's counter-attacking style.
Nikola Vasilj
Goalkeeper · St. Pauli
The first Bosnian goalkeeper to perform consistently at Bundesliga level, Vasilj was a cornerstone of St. Pauli's celebrated promotion. His reflexes, calm under pressure and ability to play out from the back give Bosnia a modern goalkeeper capable of performing on the World Cup's biggest stage.
Group B table
Group B
Top 2 advance · best 3rds may qualify| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |