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Bosnia Beats Qatar 3-1, Locks US Group B Clash

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 on June 24, 2026, earning four points, a third-place Group B spot and a July 1 match with the United States at Levi’s Stadium.
Eighteen-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic scored, becoming Bosnia’s youngest World Cup scorer and the tournament’s eighth-youngest.
An own goal by Qatar keeper Mahmoud Abunada off Edin Džeko’s cross opened scoring, with Ermin Mahmic (21) adding a third in the 80th minute, his second goal.

History

Historical Context

After emerging from Yugoslavia in 1992 and missing major tournaments, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for its first World Cup in 2014, beating Iran 3-1 and reaching a 13th-place FIFA ranking. In 2026 the team repeated a 3-1 group-stage win, this time over Qatar, prompting the Football Association to earmark €20 million for youth development and aim for regular World Cup participation.

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Story summary

Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 on June 24, 2026, earning four points, a third-place Group B spot and a July 1 match with the United States at Levi’s Stadium.
Eighteen-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic scored, becoming Bosnia’s youngest World Cup scorer and the tournament’s eighth-youngest.
An own goal by Qatar keeper Mahmoud Abunada off Edin Džeko’s cross opened scoring, with Ermin Mahmic (21) adding a third in the 80th minute, his second goal.

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