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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
DESCRIPTION:Qatar face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B fixture at Lumen Field in Seattle on Wednesday 24 June 2026. The 2022 hosts take on tournament newcomers Bosnia in a meeting that could shape the race for second place behind Canada. \nWhat is the FIFA World Cup 2026?\nThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of football’s biggest international tournament and the first to be staged by three host nations: the United States\, Canada and Mexico. The event runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026\, features 48 teams\, 12 groups of four\, 104 matches\, and a new Round of 32 knockout phase. \nGroup B pairs co-hosts Canada with Switzerland\, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The top two plus the eight best third-placed sides progress\, meaning every match has significant bearing on qualification. \nWhen is Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?\nQatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina kicks off at 12pm PT (3pm ET\, 8pm BST) on Wednesday 24 June 2026. It is the second matchday Group B fixture and runs simultaneously with Canada vs Switzerland. \nWhere is Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina being played?\nThe match is held at Lumen Field in Seattle\, Washington. Home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and MLS side Seattle Sounders\, the stadium holds around 69\,000 and is one of 11 US venues selected for the 2026 World Cup. Seattle has a vibrant soccer culture and is expected to provide a strong atmosphere throughout the tournament. \nKey Contenders\nQatar\, 2022 tournament hosts and 2019 AFC Asian Cup winners\, return to the World Cup through the AFC qualification pathway. Head coach Bartolome Marquez continues to build around prolific forward Almoez Ali\, Akram Afif and defender Bassam Al-Rawi. After a disappointing home tournament in 2022\, Qatar will be determined to record their first-ever World Cup victory in 2026. \nBosnia and Herzegovina are making only their second World Cup appearance\, following their 2014 debut in Brazil. Head coach Sergej Barbarez leads a squad including Edin Dzeko\, who remains a key figure despite his advancing years\, alongside Miralem Pjanic\, Sead Kolasinac and Benjamin Tahirovic. Bosnia qualified via the European playoffs in a dramatic comeback year. \nHow to Watch\nBBC and ITV share UK rights\, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In the United States\, FOX holds English-language rights with Telemundo broadcasting in Spanish. BeIN Sports covers the Middle East and North Africa\, the key market for Qatari viewers\, while BHRT broadcasts for Bosnian audiences. FIFA+ offers global highlights. \nHistory and Head-to-Head\nQatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina have no significant competitive history\, having met only in friendly internationals. This fixture marks their first-ever World Cup meeting and only their second senior competitive encounter. Qatar’s best World Cup result remains their group-stage campaign on home soil in 2022. \nTickets and Attendance\nAll tickets are sold through FIFA’s official ticketing platform at FIFA.com. Seattle’s vibrant soccer community has driven strong demand for the city’s host matches. Hospitality packages are available through FIFA’s appointed hospitality partner. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhen does Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina start?\nThe match kicks off at 12pm PT (3pm ET\, 8pm BST) on Wednesday 24 June 2026. \nWhere is Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina being held?\nAt Lumen Field in Seattle\, Washington\, United States. \nHow can I watch Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?\nBBC or ITV in the UK\, FOX and Telemundo in the US\, and FIFA+ worldwide. \nWhen did Bosnia last play at a World Cup?\nBosnia and Herzegovina’s only previous FIFA World Cup appearance came at Brazil 2014.
URL:https://sporting-events.org/event/fifa-world-cup-2026-qatar-vs-bosnia-and-herzegovina/
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