Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Zmajevi compete in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. UEFA qualifier.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Bosnia and Herzegovina arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
Group B is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Bosnia and Herzegovina: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group B is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Bosnia and Herzegovina match of the World Cup is scheduled for Friday, June 12 against Canada at BMO Field.
Group B draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Bosnia and Herzegovina face in Group B.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (this page) | #6 | UEFA |
| Canada | #5 | CONCACAF |
| Qatar | #7 | AFC |
| Switzerland | #8 | UEFA |
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup history
Bosnia and Herzegovina have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Bosnia and Herzegovina data via API
// Fetch Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=bosnia-herzegovina',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Group B opponents
Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Bosnia and Herzegovina in at the 2026 World Cup?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Group B alongside Canada, Qatar, Switzerland. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group B is #7.
Who is Bosnia and Herzegovina's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's best World Cup finish?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Bosnia and Herzegovina's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's current Draw sloting?
Bosnia and Herzegovina are seeded #6 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Bosnia and Herzegovina arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
What are Bosnia and Herzegovina's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group B is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Bosnia and Herzegovina arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
How can I get Bosnia and Herzegovina fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Bosnia and Herzegovina going back to their first tournament.
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