World Cup
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
Panama
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
06 Jun 2026 · 21:00
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Canada
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
12 Jun 2026 · 21:00
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Switzerland
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
18 Jun 2026 · 21:00
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Qatar
24 Jun 2026 · 21:00
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Footlab Data
Group B
Group B
Group standings
| # | Team | MJ | G | N | P | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Footlab Data
Statistiques détaillées
Footlab Data
Footlab profile
Offensive potential
51,2/100
Stable
Defensive stability
31,4/100
Building
Game control
31,1/100
Building
Regularity
41,0/100
Building
Mental resilience
72,0/100
Very high
Footlab Data
Bosnia & Herzegovina National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured one of the most stunning upsets of the European qualifiers by eliminating Italy in the playoffs (March 2026). Twelve years after their sole appearance in Brazil, the Zmajevi (Dragons) return to the spotlight with a "Technical Transition" profile. This team blends the Yugoslav school heritage (ball control) with a rediscovered defensive resilience, capable of punishing favorites through high-precision vertical play.
Global Positioning
Bosnia is positioned as the official "Giant Killer" of this edition. After toppling the Nazionale, they arrive with no complexes and high upset potential for the group stage.
- Status: Unpredictable Outsider / Giant Killer
- Projection: Group Stage / Round of 16
- Risk: Dependency on the efficiency of aging key players
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | Medium to High |
| Defensive Stability | High (in low block) |
| Game Control | Medium |
| Consistency | Variable |
| Mental Resilience | Very High |
Structural Strengths
- Clinical Finishing: A rare ability to convert few chances into goals, thanks to the world-class positioning of their strikers (Džeko).
- Build-up Quality: Technical mastery in midfield allowing for clean exits under pressure.
- Compact Team Block: Remarkable defensive discipline shown during the playoffs, limiting space between lines.
- Set-Piece Threat: A constant menace through excellent aerial timing and dead-ball delivery precision.
Structural Weaknesses
- Generational Transition: The squad still relies heavily on its historic veterans, raising questions about fitness over a long tournament.
- Recovery Speed: Can be troubled by lightning-fast attacks during turnovers in the offensive phase.
- Squad Depth: A quality gap between starters and substitutes that limits in-game tactical adjustments.
- World Cup Void: Only a small portion of the group has experienced the 2014 edition, with the rest being World Cup debutants.
Tactical Brief
Bosnia typically organizes in a 4-2-3-1 or 5-4-1 depending on the opposition:
- Offensive Phase: Elaborate possession in midfield, followed by rapid transitions to the wings or targeted crosses.
- Defensive Phase: Organized mid-press and quick retreats into a very dense low block.
- Identity: Modern Balkan football: technical, gritty, and tactically very disciplined.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Sometimes struggles to dictate play, preferring to wait for opposition errors.
- Vs Structured Blocks: Tight tactical duels often decided by set-piece efficiency.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: Ideal "trap" profile; capable of conceding pressure for 80 minutes and scoring on their only shot on target.
2026 Key Performance Factors
Bosnia's success will primarily depend on:
- the physical management of their veteran leaders (Džeko in particular)
- the ability of their center-back pairing to withstand raw pace
- maintaining the confidence gained from eliminating Italy
Footlab Projection
Bosnia possesses a Round of 16 ceiling. Their status as "returnees" and their mental strength make them one of the most formidable opponents for top seeds.
Projection: Group Stage (Battle for 2nd place)
Optimal Scenario: Historic Round of 16 appearance by confirming their "Giant Killer" status.
Betting Insights
- ✔️ High potential in "Anytime Goalscorer: Edin Džeko" markets
- ✔️ Interesting for "Under 2.5 Goals" against favorites
- ✔️ Value in "Double Chance (Bosnia or Draw)" against top seeds
- ⚠️ Risk on handicap wins (rarely wins by large margins)
Conclusion
Bosnia and Herzegovina are not here by chance. Carrying the momentum of their exploit against Italy, they arrive in 2026 with the experience of a golden generation and the hunger of an outsider with absolutely nothing to lose.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Italy
1 - 1
Wales
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 1
Austria
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Romania
3 - 1
Malta
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 4
Cyprus
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
2 - 2
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Austria
1 - 2
San Marino
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0 - 6
Slovenia
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
2 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
San Marino
1 - 0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Cyprus
2 - 1
Romania
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Netherlands
1 - 1
Germany
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
7 - 0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Hungary
0 - 2
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Germany
1 - 2
Hungary
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0 - 0
Netherlands
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
5 - 2
Italy
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 0
England
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
3 - 0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Ukraine
1 - 2
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Slovakia
1 - 2
Luxembourg
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
4 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Portugal
0 - 5
Liechtenstein
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0 - 2
Iceland
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Liechtenstein
2 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Luxembourg
0 - 2
Portugal
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
3 - 0
Slovakia
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
2 - 0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Iceland
3 - 0
Romania
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
4 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Montenegro
1 - 0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Finland
3 - 2
Montenegro
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
vs
Romania
1 - 0
Finland
vs
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1 - 1