Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Bosnia & Herzegovina's 2026 World Cup Campaign
Bosnia & Herzegovina have experienced a solid campaign in the World Cup 2026 group stages so far, sitting fourth in Group B after their opening fixture. Their qualifying run in the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 was commendable, finishing second with 17 points from 10 matches, boasting a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss. They scored 19 goals while conceding 9, showing a decent balance between attack and defence.
During the World Cup group phase, Bosnia & Herzegovina drew their first match 1-1, matching their qualifying form where draws were a common theme, particularly evident in their last five matches with three draws. The team has gathered momentum with solid away performances and a sturdy defence, keeping three clean sheets throughout the campaign.
Looking ahead, Bosnia & Herzegovina will be keen to build on their resilient start as they face Switzerland away in their second group match. With a squad blending youth and experience, the Bosnian side aims to make a stronger push beyond their previous best World Cup finish — the group stage in 2014 — hoping to add a bit more zest to their World Cup adventure.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
2
Points
17
PPG (last 5)
1.40
Squad pedigree
5 of 16 squad players (31%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 27Points trajectory
Rank 27FIFA world ranking
#66
Manager
S. Barbarez
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Season Form Analysis
Bosnia & Herzegovina have shown a rather steady but somewhat cautious form during the World Cup 2026 campaign. Their recent results reveal a string of draws, particularly five matches with no defeats but a tendency to share points rather than secure wins. This is reflected in their overall season record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss, suggesting a solid defensive approach that, however, struggles to convert into consistent victories.
The team’s biggest win streak is notably absent, indicating the lack of a prolonged run of dominance. Points have been dropped more frequently through draws rather than losses, hinting at a team that is tough to beat but perhaps lacks a cutting edge to close out games. With a goal difference of +10 and a decent defensive record, Bosnia & Herzegovina appear balanced but could benefit from turning some of those stalemates into wins to improve their standing in Group B.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Bosnia & Herzegovina: Home vs Away Analysis
Bosnia & Herzegovina's form across the World Cup 2026 qualifying and group stages shows a rather interesting home and away split. At home, they've netted 8 goals while conceding 5, securing three wins, a draw, and suffering only one loss. Away from home, they've been even more prolific with 11 goals scored and just 4 conceded, maintaining an unbeaten record with two wins and three draws.
They've kept slightly more clean sheets on the road (2) than at home (1), suggesting a solid defensive setup when travelling. This contrast implies Bosnia & Herzegovina are comfortable and effective both in front of their own crowd and under the pressures of away fixtures, a handy trait for navigating the tricky group stage of the World Cup.
Fipster's Record with Bosnia & Herzegovina
The model has been handed just one prediction for Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup 2026 campaign and it delivered a star performance—no ticks or misses to report. This promising start means Fipster is still building its record on this team, but it’s already shown a keen eye for their potential.
With only a single fixture scored so far, the data pool is shallow, but promising. Expect the model’s insights to sharpen as Bosnia & Herzegovina continue their World Cup journey in Group B.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  N. VasiljGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  FC St. Pauli |  Bundesliga | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3060 | 7.12 |
| 12 |  M. JurkasGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  M. ZlomislićGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  HNK Rijeka |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  N. MujakićDefender | Defender |  Gaziantep FK |  Süper Lig | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1356 | 6.64 |
| 3 |  D. HadžikadunićDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  T. MuharemovićDefender | Defender |  Sassuolo |  Serie A | 35 | 2 | 2 | 2801 | 6.88 |
| 5 |  S. KolašinacDefender | Defender |  Atalanta | Serie A | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1224 | 6.70 |
| 7 |  A. DedićDefender | Defender |  Benfica |  Primeira Liga | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1911 | 6.77 |
| 18 |  N. KatićDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  S. RadeljićDefender | Defender | HNK Rijeka | UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  A. MalicDefender | Defender |  Sturm Graz | UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  B. TahirovićMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  A. GigovićMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  I. BašićMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  I. ŠunjićMidfielder | Midfielder |  Pafos | UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  A. MemićMidfielder | Midfielder |  Plzen |  Czech Liga | 30 | 3 | 8 | 2344 | 6.98 |
| 16 |  A. HadžiahmetovićMidfielder | Midfielder |  Hull City |  Championship | 40 | 0 | 2 | 2153 | 6.78 |
| 17 |  D. BurnićMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Kerim-Sam AlajbegovićMidfielder | Midfielder |  Red Bull Salzburg | UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  E. BajraktarevicMidfielder | Midfielder |  PSV Eindhoven |  Eredivisie | 33 | 4 | 4 | 1062 | 7.25 |
| 26 |  Ermin MahmićMidfielder | Midfielder |  Slovan Liberec | Czech Liga | 28 | 7 | 3 | 1559 | 6.91 |
| 9 |  S. BaždarAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  E. DemirovićAttacker | Attacker |  VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | 25 | 12 | 3 | 1506 | 6.92 |
| 11 |  E. DžekoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | 17 | 0 | 0 | 250 | 6.63 |
| 23 |  H. TabakovićAttacker | Attacker |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | 32 | 13 | 2 | 2394 | 6.70 |
| 25 |  J. LukićAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
