As the World Cup 2026 progresses, Bosnia & Herzegovina will meet Qatar in their final group stage match. Bosnia, currently sitting with just one point after two matches, aims to secure a victory to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.

After starting the tournament with a draw against Canada, Bosnia suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Switzerland. This result puts them in a must-win situation against Qatar while also relying on favorable outcomes from other matches in their group.

Despite their disappointing performance against Switzerland, Bosnia boasts experienced players such as Edin Dzeko, Ermedin Demirovic, and Sead Kolasinac. Their attacking line is noted for its potential to create significant chances, especially during set pieces and counter-attacks.

However, Bosnia's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in their last match, where conceding four goals highlighted their instability against high-quality opponents. Coach Sergej Barbarez will need to address these issues if they are to overcome Qatar.

On the other hand, Qatar finds itself in a challenging position after a crushing 0-6 loss to Canada, leaving them with only one point and a poor goal difference. Their chances of progressing are slim, and they will be without key players Homam Al-Amin and Assim Madibo due to suspensions, which further complicates their situation.

Akram Afif remains Qatar's primary hope in attack, but with their defense frequently faltering, the team faces an uphill battle against Bosnia. Given the current dynamics and team motivations, Bosnia & Herzegovina is favored to clinch all three points if they capitalize on their opportunities.

The match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Qatar will take place at 2:00 AM on June 25, 2026, Vietnam time.

Projected Line-ups:

• Bosnia & Herzegovina: Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Hadzikadunic, Kolasinac; Gigovic, Tahirovic, Hadziahmetovic, Bajraktarevic; Demirovic, Dzeko.
• Qatar: Abunada; Al-Oui, Miguel, Khoukhi, H. Ahmed; Gaber, Laye; Junior, Fathi, Afif; Ali.