Bosnia and Herzegovina futsal team defeats Northern Ireland 17-1

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national futsal team secured a dominant 17-1 victory against Northern Ireland in the opening round of the second phase of the 2028 World Cup qualifiers. The match took place at the Husejin Smajlovic City Arena in Zenica before approximately 600 spectators.

Faruk Brkanić led the scoring with four goals, while other contributors included Ahmed Kadić, Sejad Ibrišimović, Samir Gosto, Dejan Živković, Amir Baručija, Almedin Bundavica, Slobodan Pejičić, Darko Milanović, Miloš Todorić, and Anes Demirović. Caolan Dobney scored the lone goal for Northern Ireland.

This result marks the team's most convincing win in over eighteen years. Following this victory, the team is scheduled to face Poland in Gorzow on October 21, with a return match against Northern Ireland set for February 25, 2025.