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Bosnia and Qatar meet in decisive Group B finale

Both sides have one point after two games and need a result to keep any hope of progressing at the 2026 World Cup.

Filed Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Bosnia and Qatar meet in decisive Group B finale

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar meet in the final round of Group B at the 2026 World Cup on 3 July at 22:30, with both teams still chasing a positive finish to the tournament.

Bosnia sit third in the group with one point from two matches. They drew 1-1 with Canada in their opener before suffering a 4-1 defeat to Switzerland, a result that left their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

That loss exposed problems at the back, especially after the break, when Switzerland repeatedly found gaps in Bosnia's shape. The coaching staff now need a response in the closing group game.

Qatar are bottom after taking one point from their first two outings. They drew with Switzerland before losing 6-0 to Canada, one of their heaviest defeats in recent years.

Bosnia still need other results to go their way even if they beat Qatar, while Qatar would need a big win to keep their campaign alive. The meeting may not affect the top of the group, but it could still decide who leaves with the better finish.