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Bosnia and Herzegovina qualifies for 2026 World Cup as BIH

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:07 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina qualifies for 2026 World Cup as BIH
Summary

Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup through European play-offs, marking their return to the tournament after debuting in 2014. They triumphed over Wales and Italy in penalty shootouts to qualify. The team's official country code, BIH, is derived from its name in the local language, reflecting the country's structure and heritage. Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Switzerland, Canada, and Qatar in Group B.

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  • •Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup
  • •They defeated Wales and Italy on penalties in the playoffs
  • •The country's code 'BIH' comes from Bosna i Hercegovina
  • •They are drawn in Group B with Switzerland, Canada, and Qatar
  • •The team is captained by 40-year-old Edin Džeko
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  • 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Bosnia and Herzegovina called BIH? Explaining country code for 2026 World Cup team
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