WC26 Analysis

πŸ‡§πŸ‡¦ Bosnia-Herzegovina

World Cup 2026 | Group B | Power rating 1740 | World rank #32

About Bosnia-Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina are a proud footballing nation with a direct, physical identity. A UEFA side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1740 -32nd of the 48 teams -in Group B.

A young federation whose World Cup debut came in 2014. Robust and forward-driven, traditionally built around strong central players.

Drawn alongside Switzerland, Canada and Qatar, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Switzerland. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.

Detailed team profile

Overview

Bosnia-Herzegovina return with a transitional squad still anchored by Edin Dzeko's leadership and penalty-box quality.

World Cup history

Bosnia-Herzegovina's only previous World Cup appearance came in 2014, when they exited in the group stage. The 2026 tournament is their second finals appearance.

Recent form

Bosnia-Herzegovina qualified through the UEFA play-offs, one of the final European teams to secure a place.

2026 World Cup angle

This tournament is framed by Dzeko's likely last World Cup and a newer generation trying to step forward. Bosnia-Herzegovina can disrupt Group B if their physical transitions and set plays travel.

Group-stage results & analysis

MatchScoreBosnia-Herzegovina model share
vs πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada FT 1 : 1 --
vs πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland FT 1 : 4 --
vs πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar FT 3 : 1 --