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Bosnia and Herzegovina saw off Qatar 3–1. Goalscorers — Bosnia and Herzegovina: K. Alajbegovic 29', M. Abunada 34' (OG), E. Mahmic 80'; Qatar: H. Al Haydos 42'.

Bosnia and Herzegovina met Qatar in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group B, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Qatar go in ranked 55th in the FIFA World Ranking to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 64th — a gap of 9 places that is narrow enough that form, fitness and the occasion may matter more than seeding. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Bosnia and Herzegovina of UEFA against Qatar of AFC — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Bosnia and Herzegovina have a proud footballing tradition that belies the nation's relatively short history as an independent state. The Zmajevi made their World Cup debut in 2014 and boast a passionate fanbase that creates an electric atmosphere at home matches.

Qatar gained automatic entry to the 2022 World Cup as hosts and have invested heavily in football infrastructure, hosting a globally acclaimed tournament. The Maroons won the 2019 Asian Cup in a surprise victory, demonstrating genuine improvement in their playing level.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for their first and only World Cup in 2014 in Brazil, where they were drawn into a tough group with Argentina, Nigeria, and Iran. Qatar: Qatar appeared at their first World Cup in 2022 as hosts, where they became the first host nation in World Cup history to lose all three group-stage matches.

The match is scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 07:00 PM (03:00 PM ET).