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Bosnia and Herzegovina

BIH

Zmajevi / The Dragons

FIFA Ranking #62Group BEuropeWorld Cup #1

Manager

Sergej Barbarez（Bosnia and Herzegovina）

Kit

Blue and white

Best World Cup Result

First appearance

Qualification Path

UEFA Playoff Path A: Defeated Wales on penalties in the semi-finals, then beat Italy in the final, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Their victory condemned Italy to a third consecutive absence from the World Cup.

Team Profile

Bosnia and Herzegovina dramatically secured their first-ever World Cup appearance. In the playoff final, they drew 1-1 with Italy after extra time and won on penalties. Facing a ten-man Italian side, Tabakovic's equalizer leveled the match and fulfilled the nation's long-held dream.

Key Players

Haris Tabakovic↗Edin Dzeko↗Denis Husic↗

Strengths

Team unity and fighting spirit
Mental strength in penalty shootouts
Tabakovic's scoring ability

Challenges

Lack of experience in major international tournaments
Thin squad depth
Defensive stability

World Cup History

First-ever appearance. Bosnia have no previous experience at EURO 2024 either. This qualification puts an end to a long history of near-misses in World Cup qualifying.