Bosnia and Herzegovina - Qatar / 2026 FIFA World Cup

Follow the LIVE broadcast of the Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar match in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on ŠPORT.sk! The match, which can also be watched live on JOJ play, kicks off at 9:00 PM.

The final group stage rounds often bring either cautious tactical battles or all-out gambles. For Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar in Group B's third matchday, it's firmly the latter. Both teams are on the brink, knowing that any shared points will spell their definitive exit. The qualification math is unforgiving – only a victory will unlock the door to the third-place team standings, promising an exceptionally open, attacking brand of football.

The Balkan representatives entered the tournament against hosts Canada, taking an early lead in the first half through Lukić's header. While the favored hosts were more active, the Bosnians squandered chances to extend their lead after the break, ultimately conceding to Larin in the dying moments for a 1-1 draw. Both sides pushed for a full three points at the very end, but a share of the spoils felt fair.

They swallowed a much bitterer pill against Switzerland (1-4). For a long time, it looked like a dull, goalless affair with solid defending, but substitutions from the "Helvetians" sparked the game to life. Bosnia's defense collapsed in the final stages, conceding three times, and although they managed to pull one back, the favorites sealed the rout with a converted penalty in injury time.

Qatar, on the other hand, has experienced a tournament of absolute extremes. Their hopes were initially salvaged in injury time by a cross that Khoukhi headed in for a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. The "Helvetians" had dominated prior, leading from an Embolo penalty and squandering a multitude of chances.

However, that valuable point didn't help Qatar against a rampant Canada. The hosts steamrolled them, leading 2-0 after just half an hour. When the Asian side opened up their play in an attempt to turn the tide, the hosts secured their first victory of the championship, with Jonathan David shining with a hat-trick in a 6-0 demolition.

Bosnia and Herzegovina are the paper favorites in this do-or-die battle, having shown a higher degree of organization against the giants. If they confirm their quality, they should emerge victorious.