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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
Bosnia & Herzegovina arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #67 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 64/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group B with Canada, Switzerland, Qatar. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #42, with Bosnia & Herzegovina the lowest-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Bosnia & Herzegovina squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 11, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Sergej Barbarez
The first team to announce a complete final squad for World Cup 2026 -- on 11 May, the same day Argentina named their preliminary panel. Bosnia's first World Cup since 2014, with 40-year-old Edin Dzeko leading the line.
Goalkeepers3
- Nikola Vasilj(St Pauli)
- Martin Zlomislic(Rijeka)
- Osman Hadzikic(Slaven Belupo)
Defenders8
- Sead Kolasinac(Atalanta)
- Amar Dedic(Benfica)
- Nihad Mujakic(Gaziantep)
- Nikola Katic(Schalke 04)
- Tarik Muharemovic(Sassuolo)
- Stjepan Radeljic(Rijeka)
- Dennis Hadzikadunic(Sampdoria)
- Nidal Celik(Lens)
Midfielders10
- Amir Hadziahmetovic(Hull City)
- Ivan Sunjic(Pafos)
- Ivan Basic(Astana)
- Dzenis Burnic(Karlsruher SC)
- Ermin Mahmic(Slovan Liberec)
- Benjamin Tahirovic(Brøndby)
- Amar Memic(Viktoria Plzeň)
- Armin Gigovic(Young Boys)
- Kerim Alajbegovic(RB Salzburg)
- Esmir Bajraktarevic(PSV Eindhoven)
Forwards5
- Ermedin Demirovic(VfB Stuttgart)
- Jovo Lukic(Universitatea Cluj)
- Samed Bazdar(Jagiellonia Bialystok)
- Haris Tabakovic(Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Edin Dzeko(Schalke 04)Captain figure; at 40, leading the line one more time
Sources: Sky Sports, Olympics.com. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
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 12, 2026. The opener is against CAN. 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.