Bosnia and Herzegovina
BIHZmajevi / The Dragons
Blue and white
First appearance
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
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina — WC 2026 Match Schedule
Other Teams in Group B
最終更新: 2026年4月15日
チームデータ（監督・出場国）は2026年4月15日更新（FIFAランキングは2026年4月1日付準拠）