World Cup Group Stage - 3
Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 - 1 FT Qatar
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' K. Alajbegovic (I. Basic)
34' M. Abunada
H. Al Haydos (Edmilson Junior) 42'
HT
46' ↓ I. Sunjic ↑B. Tahirovic
46' ↓ A. Malic ↑A. Memic
↓ J. Gaber ↑A. Hatem 46'
↓ H. Al Haydos ↑A. Al Ganehi 56'
63' ↓ N. Katic ↑D. Hadzikadunic
64' ↓ E. Dzeko ↑E. Mahmic
↓ K. Boudiaf ↑A. Ali 72'
A. Fathi 78'
↓ Edmilson Junior ↑A. Alaaeldin 79'
↓ A. Fathi ↑M. Al Mannai 79'
80' E. Mahmic (D. Hadzikadunic)
82' ↓ K. Alajbegovic ↑D. Burnic
82' E. Mahmic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Arjan Malić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nikola Katić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Stjepan Radeljić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Esmir Bajraktarević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Bašić 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
67
Passes
7
Duels
Ivan Šunjić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kerim Alajbegović 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Martin Zlomislić 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mladen Jurkas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dennis Hadžikadunić 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
30
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Nihad Mujakić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Dedić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Tahirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Memić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ermin Mahmić 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Amir Hadžiahmetović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armin Gigović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dženis Burnić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovo Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samed Baždar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haris Tabaković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Qatar
Goalkeepers
Mahmud Abunada 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Defenders
Pedro Miguel 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Boualem Khoukhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issa Laye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sultan Al-Brake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ahmed Fathi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Karim Boudiaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Edmilson Junior 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Akram Afif
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
46
Passes
3
Duels
Hassan Al Haydos
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Meshaal Barsham
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Salah Zakaria
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Al Oui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdelaziz Hatem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Naceur Almanai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almoez Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Muntari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Alaaeldin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuf Abdurisag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Masterclass in Substitution Sparks Bosnian World Cup Revival
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Our verdict: An exhilarating group stage clash that proves squad depth is the ultimate currency in tournament football.
Establishing Early Dominance
Under the lights at Lumen Field, Bosnia & Herzegovina set out to dictate the tempo and suffocate their opponents early. They controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball, forcing Qatar onto the back foot. The breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute when Kerim Alajbegović latched onto a perfectly weighted pass from Ivan Bašić to rifle home the opener. The pressure mounted quickly, culminating in a disastrous moment for the Qatari defense just five minutes later, as a desperate clearance resulted in an own goal from Mahmud Abunada. Our take on this opening phase? The European side showcased ruthless efficiency, putting the Middle Eastern squad in an absolute defensive scramble right out of the gate.
The Qatari Pushback
But World Cup fixtures rarely follow a straight line. Facing immediate elimination and carrying the heavy weight of high Stakes, Qatar refused to fold. The momentum violently swung before the halftime whistle blew. Edmilson Junior carved out a pocket of space near the box, delivering a precise ball to veteran Hassan Al Haydos, who fired into the net in the 42nd minute to slash the deficit. The chaotic shifts in control contributed to an off-the-charts Balance rating. Qatar's brief resurgence tested the Bosnian resolve, turning what looked like a comfortable stroll into a gritty, unpredictable contest where every challenge mattered.
The Bench Makes Its Mark
Entering the final stretch, the match cried out for fresh legs to break the tension. Enter the Bosnian bench, which delivered an immense Intensity rating by completely rewriting the script. Managerial masterstrokes saw Dennis Hadžikadunić and Ermin Mahmić introduced to the fray. In the 80th minute, that duo combined perfectly—Hadžikadunić turning provider for Mahmić to seal a 3-1 victory. This result elevates Bosnia to four points in the group, proving their depth is lethal when the pressure peaks. For Qatar, their tournament journey takes a massive hit, as they remain marooned on a solitary point.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Bosnia & Herzegovina's season?
Reaching four points keeps their advancement hopes firmly alive in the group stage, ensuring their destiny remains in their own hands heading into the next match.
How did substitute Kerim Alajbegović change the game?
Despite being a starter rather than a substitute, Alajbegović changed the game early by scoring the crucial opening goal in the 29th minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Do-or-Die Drama at Lumen Field
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. With World Cup survival on the line, this low-wattage encounter makes up in raw desperation what it lacks in pure quality.
The Setup
On June 24, 2026, the pressure reaches a boiling point as Bosnia & Herzegovina face Qatar at Lumen Field. Both nations are staring down the barrel of elimination, sitting at the bottom of their group with a single point each. A dismal Form rating highlights the struggles both sides have faced in finding their rhythm on the global stage. Yet, an off-the-charts Stakes metric confirms this is essentially a winner-takes-all knockout tie. While neither squad boasts massive global appeal in the Stars department, the Europeans will lean heavily on E. Demirović to spark their attack. On the other side, the visitors will hope Akram Afif can punish the opposition on the counter. A modest Balance rating reflects Bosnia's status as clear favorites, but in a match fueled by desperation, nothing is guaranteed.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty tactical struggle between Bosnia's attacking midfield and Qatar's deep, stubborn defensive block. The Europeans must find a way to thread passes through a heavily congested final third without leaving themselves exposed to rapid, sweeping counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
Bosnia & Herzegovina should grind out a narrow 1-0 victory. They will command the lion's share of possession, eventually forcing a breakthrough against a tiring Qatari backline in a match defined by frayed nerves rather than flowing football.