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Bosnia and Herzegovina secures World Cup knockout spot with 3‑1 win over Qatar

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3‑1 in the final Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Seattle’s Lumen Field on 24 June 2026. The victory, sparked by an early strike from 18‑year‑old winger Kerim Alajbegović, gave the Balkan side its first ever win and the third‑place finish that puts them among the eight best third‑placed teams. Edin Džeko’s cross produced an own‑goal for Qatar, and substitute Ermin Mahmic added a late goal to seal the result.

The win leaves Bosnia on four points, level with Canada on points but ahead on goal difference, and keeps them alive for a possible round‑of‑32 clash against the United States. Coach Sergej Barbarez said, “We came here as complete underdogs and we are trying to do something major.” Alajbegović’s goal made him the eighth‑youngest scorer in World Cup history, breaking records previously held by Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. The result triggered celebrations among Bosnian communities worldwide and sparked media discussion, including criticism of a Serbian broadcaster’s muted commentary of the match.

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