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Bosnia & Herzegovina at FIFA World Cup 2026
Bosnia & Herzegovina qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group B opponents
Bosnia & Herzegovina plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Bosnia & Herzegovina fixtures
Bosnia & Herzegovina in the tournament
UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group B with Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
Frequently asked questions about Bosnia & Herzegovina
When does Bosnia & Herzegovina play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Bosnia & Herzegovina plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 14, 2026. The opener is against SUI. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Bosnia & Herzegovina in at the World Cup 2026?
Bosnia & Herzegovina is in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, Qatar. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Bosnia & Herzegovina's FIFA ranking?
Bosnia & Herzegovina entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #67 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the wider qualifier pool. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Bosnia & Herzegovina win the World Cup 2026?
Bosnia & Herzegovina's pre-tournament strength rating is 64/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are tournament debutants or lower-ranked qualifiers; reaching the second round would be a notable achievement. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.