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2026 World Cup · Group B

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Team Outlook
Outside chance to advance if they click. Key strength is creative attacking talent, especially Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić. Key weakness is defensive fragility and lack of depth. Star player: Edin Džeko.
Tournament form · D
Bosnia and Herzegovina have played 1 match this tournament: 0W 1D 0L, 1 scored and 1 conceded.
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Standings

#TeamPWDLGF:GAPts
1Canada10101:11
2Bosnia and Herzegovina10101:11
3Qatar10101:11
4Switzerland10101:11
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Group Fixtures

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Group B · Match 3FT 1–1 missed
Canada
2-1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 40%X 35%2 25%
No significant team news emerged. Canada's home advantage and youthful energy still give them a narrow edge over Bosnia. Expect a tight contest with Davies as the key creative force.
Group B · Match 26Thu, Jun 18
Switzerland
2-0
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 62%X 27%2 11%
On neutral ground at SoFi Stadium, Switzerland bring far more major-tournament experience and defensive solidity to a tight Group B where all four teams drew their openers. The Swiss were held 1-1 by Qatar but still controlled large spells, while Bosnia needed a late goal to rescue a 1-1 draw with Canada. Without injury news, both sides are assumed at full strength, yet the gap in quality remains clear: Switzerland reached the last eight of Euro 2024 and regularly qualify from groups, whereas Bosnia only reached one World Cup and lack depth. A compact Swiss block anchored by Granit Xhaka should limit Edin Džeko's supply, and Breel Embolo's physicality can unlock a suspect Bosnian back line. Expect a methodical, patient Swiss performance with a goal in each half to seal a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Group B · Match 52Wed, Jun 24
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1-0
Qatar
1 40%X 35%2 25%
Bosnia and Herzegovina enter on equal footing with Qatar after both secured 1-1 draws in their opening Group B matches. Qatar's result against Switzerland is arguably more impressive than Bosnia's against Canada, suggesting the Asian side is more competitive than initially thought. The match is at a neutral venue, negating any expected home edge. Bosnia's veteran core, led by Edin Dzeko, provides a marginal quality advantage, but Qatar's organized shape and recent Asian Cup success make them dangerous. With both teams likely to be cautious given the group's tight nature, a low-scoring affair is anticipated. Bosnia might edge it on individual class, but a draw is a strong possibility.