Group B · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina at World Cup 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, Qatar. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group B
Confederation
UEFA
World Cups
2
Best result
Group stage
Host nation
No
Bosnia and Herzegovina group-stage fixtures
Bosnia and Herzegovina plays three group-stage matches in Group B. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jun 12 | 15:00 ET | 🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Group B | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 26 | Jun 18 | 15:00 ET | 🇨🇭 Switzerland vs 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Group B | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 52 | Jun 24 | 15:00 ET | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina vs 🇶🇦 Qatar | Group B | Lumen Field, Seattle |
Group B opponents
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Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup
Bosnia y Herzegovina disputó su primer Mundial en Brasil 2014 con una actuación prometedora, a pesar de quedar eliminada en grupos. En 2026 regresa con una generación más madura que aspira a dar el salto a la ronda eliminatoria.
In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina faces Canada, Switzerland, Qatar in the group stage. The top two teams in Group B qualify directly to the Round of 32. Even a third-place finish could be enough if Bosnia and Herzegovina post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify from Group B?
In the 2026 World Cup group stage, teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The maximum from 3 matches is 9 points.
1st or 2nd in Group B
Automatic Round of 32 spot
3rd in Group B with a strong record
Potential Round of 32 spot (if top-8 third)
4th in Group B
Eliminated after group stage
Tiebreakers within the group follow this order: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head points → head-to-head goal difference → disciplinary record → FIFA draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which group is Bosnia and Herzegovina in at the 2026 World Cup?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Group B with Canada, Switzerland, Qatar.
When does Bosnia and Herzegovina play its first World Cup 2026 match?
Bosnia and Herzegovina opens the group stage on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 15:00 ET at bmo.
How can Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams in Group B advance automatically to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, so Bosnia and Herzegovina can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared in?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has appeared in 2 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Group stage.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's best World Cup result?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's best result is Group stage.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
No — Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified through their continental qualifying campaign.
How many matches does Bosnia and Herzegovina play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Bosnia and Herzegovina plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group B opponents: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.