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Bosnia Stuns Qatar, Keeps World Cup Dream Alive
25 Jun
Summary
- Bosnia defeated Qatar 3-1 on June 24, 2026, to stay in contention for the World Cup.
- An 18-year-old prodigy, Kareem Alajbegovic, scored a spectacular opening goal.
- Qatar's loss eliminated them from the tournament, marking their continued search for a win.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a crucial 3-1 victory against Qatar on June 24, 2026, maintaining their pursuit of a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The win eliminated Qatar, who have yet to record a victory at the World Cup.
Kareem Alajbegovic, an 18-year-old talent, opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a remarkable long-range effort. Bosnia extended their lead when Qatar's Sultan Al-Brake scored an own goal in the 34th minute, following pressure from veteran Edin Dzeko. Hassan Al-Hayydos netted a consolation goal for Qatar in the 42nd minute.
Ermin Mahmic sealed the victory for Bosnia in the 83rd minute, despite late pressure from Qatar. With this win, Bosnia finished third in Group B with four points. They now face a tense wait to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
