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📖 About Bosnia-Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group B, facing Canada, Switzerland and Qatar in the group stage. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
So far Bosnia-Herzegovina have played 3 matches, recording 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss for 4 points with a goal difference of -1 (5 scored, 6 conceded). That places them 2nd in their group.
Explore the full Bosnia-Herzegovina squad, fixtures, live results and statistics on worldcuplivenow.com.
📖 Bosnia-Herzegovina — Profile & Football History
World Cup History
Bosnia-Herzegovina made their FIFA World Cup debut in 2014 in Brazil, their only appearance to date. They were eliminated in the group stage after finishing third in Group F behind Argentina and Nigeria. Their sole victory came against Iran, with Edin Džeko scoring the first World Cup goal in the nation's history.
Honours & Achievements
Bosnia-Herzegovina has not won any major international trophies. Their best achievement was reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championship in 2024, their first major tournament appearance. Domestically, clubs like FK Sarajevo, Željezničar, and Zrinjski Mostar have won multiple Bosnian Premier League titles.
Playing Style & Identity
Bosnia-Herzegovina traditionally plays a technical, possession-based style with emphasis on creative midfielders and clinical finishing. Their football culture blends Balkan resilience with individual flair, often relying on star players to unlock defenses. Defensively, they can be vulnerable but compensate with attacking talent.
Legends & Star Players
Edin Džeko is the all-time leading scorer and most capped player, a key figure in their 2014 World Cup campaign. Midfielder Miralem Pjanić was renowned for his passing and vision, starring for clubs like Roma and Juventus. Defender Emir Spahić captained the national team during their golden era, providing leadership and defensive solidity.
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