Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B · FIFA rank 74 · World Cup 2026
Eliminated in the round of 32
Lost 0-2 to United States
Bosnia and Herzegovina are out, beaten 2-0 by the United States in the round of 32.
This was only their 2nd World Cup ever, their first since 2014, so just reaching the knockouts was already history.
They had a lot of the ball and made the USA defend hard at the end, so they go home with real pride.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group B standings →Bosnia and Herzegovina squad and manager
Manager: Sergej Barbarez
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Nikola Vasilj | FC St. Pauli |
| 12 | Mladen Jurkas | Borac Banja Luka |
| 22 | Martin Zlomislić | Rijeka |
| Defenders (8) | ||
| 2 | Nihad Mujakić | Gaziantep |
| 3 | Dennis Hadžikadunić | Sampdoria |
| 4 | Tarik Muharemović | Sassuolo |
| 5 | Sead Kolašinac | Atalanta |
| 7 | Amar Dedić | Benfica |
| 18 | Nikola Katić | Schalke 04 |
| 21 | Stjepan Radeljić | Rijeka |
| 24 | Arjan Malić | Sturm Graz |
| Midfielders (8) | ||
| 6 | Benjamin Tahirović | Brøndby |
| 8 | Armin Gigović | Young Boys |
| 13 | Ivan Bašić | Astana |
| 14 | Ivan Šunjić | Pafos |
| 15 | Amar Memić | Viktoria Plzeň |
| 16 | Amir Hadžiahmetović | Hull City |
| 17 | Dženis Burnić | Karlsruher SC |
| 26 | Ermin Mahmić | Slovan Liberec |
| Forwards (7) | ||
| 9 | Samed Baždar | Jagiellonia Białystok |
| 10 | Ermedin Demirović | VfB Stuttgart |
| 11 | Edin Džeko | Schalke 04 |
| 19 | Kerim Alajbegović | Red Bull Salzburg |
| 20 | Esmir Bajraktarević | PSV Eindhoven |
| 23 | Haris Tabaković | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| 25 | Jovo Lukić | Universitatea Cluj |
Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #74
- World Cup appearance
- 2nd
- Best finish
- Group stage
- Confederation
- UEFA
- Group
- Group B
How did Bosnia's World Cup end against the USA?
Bosnia and Herzegovina are out, but they leave with great pride after a brave run.
They lost 2-0 to the United States in the round of 32, beaten by the co-hosts in front of a huge home crowd.
Folarin Balogun put the USA ahead on half-time, and a late Malik Tillman free kick made it 2-0.
But Bosnia never gave up, and once the USA went down to 10 men they pushed hard for a way back in.
They had a lot of the ball and forced the USA to defend hard, but they could not score.
This was only their 2nd World Cup ever, after their first back in 2014, so getting this far was a big step.
The whole team was built around 40-year-old captain Edin Dzeko, on what was likely his World Cup farewell.
He worked hard right to the end alongside veteran defender Sead Kolasinac, and they can be proud of the effort they showed.
The mood is disappointment mixed with real pride, because this was a proud, brave run from a small nation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's recent results
- D1-1PanamaJune 6, 2026Friendly
- D0-0North MacedoniaMay 29, 2026Friendly
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Bosnia and Herzegovina in at the 2026 World Cup?
Bosnia and Herzegovina were in Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland. They finished 3rd in the group.
Who is Bosnia and Herzegovina's manager?
Bosnia and Herzegovina are managed by Sergej Barbarez.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's best World Cup result?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's best ever World Cup result is reaching the round of 32, which they did in 2026.
Are Bosnia and Herzegovina still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Bosnia and Herzegovina were knocked out in the round of 32 by United States.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's FIFA ranking?
Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked 74 in the FIFA world rankings.