Bosnia and Herzegovina
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group B · vs Canada, Switzerland, Qatar
FIFA Rank
#65
WC Titles
—
WC Apps
1
Best Result
Group stage (2014)
Star Player
Edin Džeko
About Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its capital in Sarajevo and a population of 3.2 million, is known for the Stari Most bridge in Mostar, Sarajevo's multicultural history, and hosting the 1984 Winter Olympics. Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics and the bridge Stari Most in Mostar, built by the Ottomans in 1566, was destroyed in 1993 and painstakingly rebuilt stone-by-stone by 2004.
In football, the Zmajevi (Dragons) are a 1-time World Cup participant with their best result being Group stage (2014). Their World Cup journey began in 2014, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Edin Džeko as their talisman under head coach Sergej Barbarez. Bosnia and Herzegovina produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 playoffs, beating Italy on penalties in the final — ending Italy's hopes of a first World Cup since 2006.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Bosnia and Herzegovina at 2.4 out of 10, ranking them #41 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group B, they face Canada, Switzerland, Qatar in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).
Bosnia and Herzegovina supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in Canada and the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.
Key Player
Edin Džeko
Zmajevi (Dragons) · FIFA #65
Head Coach
Sergej Barbarez
Home: Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica
Group B Battle Preview
Head-to-head records against each group opponent
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
View Qatar →Bosnia and Herzegovina Tactical Identity
Under Sergej Barbarez, Bosnia and Herzegovina bring a distinctive tactical approach to the 2026 World Cup. Zmajevi (Dragons) will look to impose their style on group-stage opponents while managing the physical demands of the expanded tournament format.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Bosnia and Herzegovina at 2.4/10 (ranked #41 overall), classifying them as determined underdogs in the Underdog tier. Their strongest factor is group-stage preparation while limited World Cup pedigree represents their biggest challenge.
2026 Tournament Outlook
Bosnia and Herzegovina face a competitively balanced Group B draw against Canada, Switzerland, Qatar. With the expanded 48-team format sending the top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams through to the Round of 32, Zmajevi (Dragons) will be targeting a minimum of two victories to secure safe passage.
Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Canada and Switzerland and Qatar for the first time in competitive football, adding an element of unpredictability to the group dynamics.
Group B
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
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