Edin Dzeko and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team are one step closer to their dream of World Cup glory after an impressive 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Italy in their latest qualifier. With the qualification secured, the team now knows who they’ll face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, where they’ll play, and when.
When is the 2026 World Cup? How to Watch?
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA DEFEATS ITALY IN PKS TO ADVANCE TO THEIR FIRST FIFA WORLD CUP SINCE 2014! 🇧🇦 pic.twitter.com/tqYdc0Bnz2
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The final match will be held at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. To catch all the action, tune into the FOX family of networks or the FOX Sports app, where you'll find live broadcasts, match highlights, expert commentary, and full-match replays.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Group and Opponents
Bosnia and Herzegovina will compete in Group A alongside three tough opponents: Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland. With the group stage set, fans can expect exciting matchups and high-stakes games as the team battles to progress through the competition.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2026 World Cup Schedule
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three group-stage matches are scheduled as follows:
June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Toronto Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
June 19: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California (3 p.m. ET)
June 24: Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Seattle Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
With the road ahead now clear, the team will aim to make history on the world’s biggest football stage.
