Bosnia and HerzegovinavsQatar

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group B against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Bosnia and Herzegovina have a proud footballing tradition that belies the nation's relatively short history as an independent state. Qatar gained automatic entry to the 2022 World Cup as hosts and have invested heavily in football infrastructure, hosting a globally acclaimed tournament.

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 Friday, June 26, 2026 at 01:00 AM (21:00 ET).