Bosnia-Herzegovina enhanced their chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time by defeating Qatar in their final group match, according to Capital FM Sports.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, and South Africa have qualified for the Round of 32 stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026. They join previously qualified teams Colombia, Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the USA. This announcement follows the conclusion of the final group game fixtures in Group A.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has established its knockout stage format, detailing the criteria and rules for qualification. The article provides information on which teams have successfully qualified for the round of 32, as well as those that have not.

Bosnia secured a 3-2 victory over Qatar, maintaining their hopes of advancing to the World Cup round of 32. This win places Bosnia in a favorable position to be among the best eight third-placed teams that will progress to the next stage of the tournament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina currently leads the third-place table at the 2026 World Cup, having finished behind Switzerland and co-hosts Canada in Group B. They achieved a 3-1 victory over Qatar, resulting in one win, one draw, and one defeat, with a goal difference of -1. Other teams in contention include Sweden, Croatia, and South Korea.

Qatar has officially been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing 3-1 to the national team of Bosnia, according to Global Publishers.