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Bosnia vs North Macedonia: World Cup Prep!
29 May
Summary
- Bosnia faces North Macedonia in a FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match.
- The Dragons qualified for the World Cup via a playoff victory over Italy.
- Captain Edin Dzeko will earn his 149th cap in this upcoming fixture.
Bosnia and Herzegovina will host North Macedonia on Saturday in a pivotal friendly match as part of their FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations. This fixture serves as a vital final tune-up before the team begins their World Cup campaign against co-host Canada on June 12.
The Bosnian team, managed by Sergej Barbarez, is looking to build momentum after a significant UEFA playoff victory against Italy, which was decided by a penalty shootout. This success has fueled hopes for further upsets in the upcoming tournament.
Veteran captain Edin Dzeko is poised to earn his 149th international cap, shouldering the responsibility of leading Bosnia's attack. The Dragons have a history with North Macedonia, with their last encounter being a 2-2 draw in 2008. Bosnia's sole victory against North Macedonia dates back to 2000.
