Bosnia and Herzegovina at World Cup 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina booked their place through the UEFA second-round Path A playoffs on 31 March 2026, with Barbarez setting the side up in a 4-4-2. The group stage opens against Canada on 12 June at BMO Field in Toronto.
Bosnia and Herzegovina in Goal Rush
At £10m within the game's £200m card budget, Bosnia and Herzegovina are one of the lower-priced calls on the card, with captain Edin Džeko in the squad and the Group B draw against Canada, Switzerland and Qatar shaping the opening fixtures.
📋 Full Squad (26)
Manager: Sergej Barbarez · Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Group Stage
Upcoming Matches
Form & Qualifying
Barbarez, appointed in 2024 without prior coaching experience, has overseen a qualifying campaign in which Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 15.16 fouls per 90 minutes, the highest of any European side.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina's 26-player squad
Sergej Barbarez's squad is built around captain Edin Džeko's experience and leadership. The midfield provides creative support through technical players, while the defence is anchored by proven European-based talent. Barbarez's setup balances experience with emerging options across all lines.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Group B fixtures
Bosnia and Herzegovina's three Group B fixtures begin with Canada on 12 June at BMO Field in Toronto, followed by Switzerland on 18 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and Qatar on 24 June at Lumen Field in Seattle.
How far can Bosnia and Herzegovina go at the World Cup?
Bosnia and Herzegovina sit in Tier 4 at £10m, one of the lower-priced picks on the card. Group B offers winnable fixtures against Canada, Morocco and Croatia and a realistic pathways to progress. Barbarez's tactical setup and Džeko's leadership provide the foundation for a competitive group stage run.