Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #58 in the FIFA world rankings. Sergej Barbarez leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group B, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. Bosnia and Herzegovina's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Bosnia and Herzegovina share Group B with Canada, Qatar, Switzerland. Average FIFA rank of the group: #46. Bosnia and Herzegovina's group-stage campaign runs from June 12, 2026 to June 24, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.