FIFA World Cup 2026 | Bosnia & Herzegovina Lock Horns with Qatar in Group B Encounter

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Bosnia & Herzegovina Lock Horns with Qatar in Group B Encounter

Bosnia and Herzegovina are deep into a Group B contest against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup, with the European side widely regarded as the stronger outfit. Victory for Bosnia would in all likelihood set up a round-of-32 meeting with tournament co-hosts the United States. The second half has seen Qatar's Akram Afif go agonisingly close on two occasions, while Hassan Al Haydos was forced off the field with an injury.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina are deep into a Group B contest against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup, with the European side widely regarded as the stronger outfit. Victory for Bosnia would in all likelihood set up a round-of-32 meeting with tournament co-hosts the United States. The second half has seen Qatar's Akram Afif go agonisingly close on two occasions, while Hassan Al Haydos was forced off the field with an injury.

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Key Updates 3

50:26 — First Half Comes to an End
41:51 — Al Haydos pulls one back to give Qatar hope
33:34 — Own goal from Sultan Al Brake doubles Bosnia's lead

June 25, 2026 01:51
59' | Afif's Long-Range Effort Fails to Find the Target
Qatar's Akram Afif attempted a left-footed strike from beyond the penalty area, but the shot failed to trouble the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 01:51
55' | Stoppage Over, Play Gets Back Underway
The interruption has come to an end and both sets of players are back on the pitch ready to resume the contest.
June 25, 2026 01:51
54' | Match Briefly Suspended After Haydos Picks Up Injury
Play was temporarily brought to a halt after Qatar's Hassan Al Haydos sustained an injury during the game.
June 25, 2026 01:50
56' | Afif Goes Close But Left-Footed Strike Drifts Wide
During a rapid counter-attack, Qatar's Akram Afif received a pass from Edmílson Junior and drove in from the left channel of the box to unleash a left-footed effort, but the ball edged just past the left side of the goal.
June 25, 2026 01:49
Free Kick
55' | Al Ganehi Penalized for Foul
The referee called a foul against Qatar's Ahmed Al Ganehi during the passage of play.
June 25, 2026 01:49
Free Kick
55' | Kolasinac Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Sead Kolasinac earned a free kick for his side in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:48
55' | Injury Forces Haydos Off, Al Ganehi Comes On
Qatar were compelled to make an enforced change as Hassan Al Haydos could not carry on following his injury, with Ahmed Al Ganehi introduced as his replacement.
June 25, 2026 01:43
Free Kick
51' | Tahirovic Picks Up Free Kick in Attacking Half
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Benjamin Tahirovic secured a free kick for his team in the attacking half of the field.
June 25, 2026 01:43
Free Kick
51' | Abdulaziz Hatem Concedes Foul, Bosnia Win Set Piece
Qatar's Abdulaziz Hatem was flagged for a foul by the referee, handing Bosnia and Herzegovina a set piece chance.
June 25, 2026 01:39
Free Kick
46:48 — Qatar Win Free Kick Deep in Their Own Half
Pedro Miguel of Qatar earned his side a free kick in their own defensive half of the field.
June 25, 2026 01:39
Free Kick
46:48 — Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic Penalised for Foul
Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was penalised for a foul, handing the opposition a free kick opportunity.
June 25, 2026 01:37
Kick Off
45' — Second Half Kicks Off: Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 Qatar
The second half is now under way, with Bosnia and Herzegovina returning to the pitch with a 2-1 advantage over Qatar.
June 25, 2026 01:37
45' — Qatar Shake Things Up: Abdulaziz Hatem Replaces Jassem Gaber
At the interval, Qatar's coaching staff opted for a tactical switch, sending Abdulaziz Hatem onto the pitch as a replacement for Jassem Gaber.
June 25, 2026 01:37
45' — Bosnia Rotate at the Break: Amar Memic On for Arjan Malic
Bosnia and Herzegovina also made an adjustment during the break, with Amar Memic stepping onto the field to take the place of Arjan Malic.
June 25, 2026 01:36
45' — Bosnia's Second Halftime Switch: Benjamin Tahirovic In for Ivan Sunjic
Bosnia and Herzegovina made a second adjustment during the half-time interval, introducing Benjamin Tahirovic into the lineup as a substitute for Ivan Sunjic.
June 25, 2026 01:21
Half Time
50:26 — First Half Comes to an End
The referee blows for half-time. Bosnia and Herzegovina lead Qatar by two goals to one.
June 25, 2026 01:19
47:18 — Pedro Miguel Denied by the Woodwork
Qatar's Pedro Miguel, fed by Akram Afif, unleashed a right-footed strike from the right flank of the penalty area, only to see his effort crash back off the left post. A let-off for Bosnia.
June 25, 2026 01:18
47:30 — Pedro Miguel Fires High and Wide
A golden chance goes begging for Qatar. Pedro Miguel, set up by Hassan Al Haydos, attempted a right-footed shot from the right of the box, but the ball sailed high and wide to the right — well off target.
June 25, 2026 01:15
45' — Five Minutes of Stoppage Time Added
The fourth official has indicated that five minutes of injury time will be played out at the end of the first half.
June 25, 2026 01:15
Free Kick
44:45 — Demirovic Whistled for Foul
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is called up by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:15
Free Kick
44:45 — Boudiaf Wins a Free Kick in Defensive Half
Karim Boudiaf wins a free kick for Qatar, awarded in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:15
44:13 — Khoukhi's Long-Range Attempt Drifts Wide
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi received a pass from Karim Boudiaf and unleashed a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the effort drifted to the left and missed the goal.
June 25, 2026 01:14
Corner
43:10 — Corner Awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina are awarded a corner kick after Pedro Miguel concedes possession near the byline.
June 25, 2026 01:12
Goal
41:51 — Al Haydos pulls one back to give Qatar hope
Goal! Bosnia and Herzegovina 2, Qatar 1. Edmílson Junior provided the assist as Qatar's Hassan Al Haydos drilled a right-footed effort from point-blank range into the middle of the net, giving his side a lifeline in the contest.
June 25, 2026 01:10
Free Kick
39:32 — Alajbegovic picks up a free kick
Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina earned a free kick for his side in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:10
Free Kick
39:32 — Gaber punished for foul play
Qatar's Jassem Gaber was called up by the referee for a foul, handing Bosnia and Herzegovina the resulting set-piece opportunity.
June 25, 2026 01:10
Free Kick
38:58 — Demirovic penalised for handball
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermedin Demirovic was penalised for handball, gifting Qatar a free-kick opportunity in midfield.
June 25, 2026 01:09
37:54 — Dzeko's attempt cannons off the right post
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko came agonisingly close to extending the lead, sending a left-footed attempt from inside the penalty area crashing against the right post. The chance was crafted by Kerim Alajbegovic, whose incisive through ball split the Qatar defence.
June 25, 2026 01:07
Free Kick
35:29 — Al Haydos gives away a foul
Qatar's Hassan Al Haydos was penalised for a foul, conceding a free kick to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
June 25, 2026 01:06
Free Kick
35:29 — Basic wins a free kick in his own half
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ivan Basic was awarded a free kick in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:04
Goal
33:34 — Own goal from Sultan Al Brake doubles Bosnia's lead
Qatar's Sultan Al Brake inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, gifting Bosnia and Herzegovina a second goal. The scoreline now reads Bosnia and Herzegovina 2, Qatar 0.
June 25, 2026 01:04
Corner
32:54 — Katic's header sails over the crossbar
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Nikola Katic could not direct his header on target from inside the box, with the ball flying well over the bar. The chance arose from a corner, with Sead Kolasinac flicking the ball on with a headed pass.
June 25, 2026 01:04
32:20 — Basic's long-range effort blocked
Ivan Basic of Bosnia and Herzegovina unleashed a left-footed drive from outside the penalty area, but a Qatar defender got across to block the attempt.
June 25, 2026 01:02
Corner
32:23 — Corner awarded to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina were handed a corner kick after Qatar's Ahmed Fathy put the ball behind his own goal line.
June 25, 2026 00:59
Corner
28 Min — Goal! Bosnia and Herzegovina Lead Qatar 1-0
Bosnia and Herzegovina have taken the lead against Qatar. Kerim Alajbegovic unleashed a powerful right-footed drive from outside the penalty area that arrowed into the top-right corner to make it 1-0. Ivan Basic provided the assist for the opener.
June 25, 2026 00:59
27 Min — VAR Review Cancels On-Field Decision
Following a VAR review, a decision that had initially been given on the pitch was subsequently cancelled after officials checked the video footage.
June 25, 2026 00:56
Free Kick
26 Min — Qatar's Jassem Gaber Concedes a Foul
Qatar's Jassem Gaber was penalised by the referee for a foul during the passage of play, conceding possession via a free kick.
June 25, 2026 00:56
Free Kick
26 Min — Alajbegovic Earns Free Kick on Left Flank
Kerim Alajbegovic drew a foul on the left wing to win Bosnia and Herzegovina a free kick in that area of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 00:56
25 Min — Drinks Break Ends, Match Resumes
The scheduled drinks break has come to an end and players from both sides are back on the pitch and ready to continue the game.
June 25, 2026 00:53
22 Min — Play Suspended for Drinks Break
Play has been temporarily halted for a drinks break, giving players on both sides a brief opportunity to hydrate.
June 25, 2026 00:53
22 Min — Injury Stoppage Over, Action Continues
The stoppage that followed a player's injury has ended and both teams are set to carry on with the match.
June 25, 2026 00:53
22 Min — Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi Injured, Play Halted
Play was briefly interrupted after Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi sustained an injury on the pitch, prompting a stoppage in the action.
June 25, 2026 00:53
22 Min — Alajbegovic's Long-Range Effort Blocked
Kerim Alajbegovic tried his luck with a right-footed attempt from outside the box for Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the shot was blocked and failed to test the Qatar goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 00:52
Free Kick
21 Min — Ivan Basic Wins Free Kick in Attacking Half
Ivan Basic won a free kick for Bosnia and Herzegovina after being brought down in the attacking half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 00:52
Free Kick
21 Min — Jassem Gaber Fouls Again for Qatar
Jassem Gaber of Qatar gave away another foul, handing Bosnia and Herzegovina yet another set-piece opportunity in the attacking half.
June 25, 2026 00:51
Offside
19 Min — Akram Afif Flagged Offside for Qatar
Qatar's attacking move came to nothing when Akram Afif was ruled offside by the officials, denying the hosts what could have been a promising opening.
June 25, 2026 00:49
Free Kick
19 Min — Pedro Miguel Earns Qatar a Free Kick
Pedro Miguel picked up a free kick for Qatar after being fouled in the defensive half of the field.
June 25, 2026 00:49
Free Kick
19 Min — Alajbegovic Penalised for Foul on Qatar Player
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic was penalised for a foul on a Qatar player, giving the hosts the chance to play a free kick in their own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 00:49
Corner
17 Min — Bosnia and Herzegovina Win a Corner Kick
Bosnia and Herzegovina were awarded a corner kick after Qatar's Karim Boudiaf turned the ball behind his own goal line.
June 25, 2026 00:49
17 Min — Ivan Basic's Shot Blocked, Bajraktarevic the Creator
Ivan Basic had a left-footed attempt from outside the penalty area blocked by Qatar's defence. Esmir Bajraktarevic had set up the chance for his Bosnia and Herzegovina teammate.
June 25, 2026 00:47
16 Min — Ivan Basic Fires Just Over the Crossbar
Bosnia and Herzegovina went agonisingly close when Ivan Basic struck a left-footed effort from long range, but the ball flew just above the crossbar. Ivan Sunjic had played him into the position to shoot.
June 25, 2026 00:46
Free Kick
15 Min — Jassem Gaber Fouls Once More
Jassem Gaber of Qatar was penalised by the referee once more for a foul committed during the course of play.
June 25, 2026 00:45
Free Kick
15 Min — Alajbegovic Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Kerim Alajbegovic won a free kick for Bosnia and Herzegovina after being brought down in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 00:42
Free Kick
11:16 — Al Brake penalised for an early foul
Qatar's Sultan Al Brake was penalised for a foul in the early stages of the match, with Bosnia and Herzegovina picking up the resulting free kick.
June 25, 2026 00:42
Free Kick
11 Min — Arjan Malic Earns Free Kick on Right Wing
Arjan Malic drew a foul on the right wing in the early stages of the contest, winning Bosnia and Herzegovina a free kick in that part of the field.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Offside
10:37 — Edmílson Junior caught in the offside trap
Qatar's Edmílson Junior was flagged for offside, bringing a promising forward move to a halt.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Free Kick
9:46 — Issa Laye earns Qatar a free kick
Qatar's Issa Laye secured a free kick for his team in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Free Kick
9:46 — Demirovic concedes a foul to Qatar
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermedin Demirovic was whistled for a foul, allowing Qatar to earn a free kick.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Free Kick
9:06 — Malic caught for foul play
Arjan Malic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was penalised for a foul, handing Qatar a free-kick opportunity in the opening exchanges.
June 25, 2026 00:39
Free Kick
9:06 — Al Haydos wins an early free kick for Qatar
Qatar's Hassan Al Haydos won a free kick for his side in their defensive half during the early exchanges of the match.
June 25, 2026 00:37
Corner
7:05 — Qatar pick up a corner in the opening minutes
Qatar were awarded a corner kick just seven minutes into the match, with Bosnia and Herzegovina's Nikola Katic putting the ball behind his own goal line.
June 25, 2026 00:34
Free Kick
3:54 — Afif Wins Free Kick for Qatar
Qatar's Akram Afif was brought down in his own half, earning his team a free kick in the process.
June 25, 2026 00:34
Free Kick
3:54 — Sunjic Penalised for Foul
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ivan Sunjic was called up by the referee for committing a foul.
June 25, 2026 00:33
Corner
2:28 — Sunjic Drive Denied by Abunada
Ivan Sunjic of Bosnia and Herzegovina unleashed a left-footed drive from range, but Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada got down well to make a low save to his right. The move originated from Kerim Alajbegovic.
June 25, 2026 00:33
Corner
2:31 — Bosnia and Herzegovina Win a Corner
A mistake from Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada has handed Bosnia and Herzegovina a corner kick.
June 25, 2026 00:31
Corner
1:11 — Early Demirovic Effort Denied
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina fired early from range with his left foot, but Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada dove down to his right to pull off a solid save. Ivan Sunjic had laid the chance on for his teammate.
June 25, 2026 00:30
Kick Off
First Half Kicks Off
The opening half of this Group B contest has now gotten underway.
June 24, 2026 23:11
Starting Lineups Confirmed
Both teams have named their starting elevens and the players are currently out on the pitch going through their pre-match warm-up routines.

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