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Bosnia and Herzegovina starts several Bundesliga players against Qatar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina starts several Bundesliga players against Qatar

Summary

Bosnia and Herzegovina features five German-based players in their starting lineup against Qatar in their World Cup match on June 25, 2026. Both teams have earned only one point each after two matches in Group B. A draw could eliminate both teams from the tournament, while four points may allow one to advance to the Round of 32. Among the starting players are Schalke's Nikola Katić and Edin Džeko, along with goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj and striker Ermedin Demirović. Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegović also starts after gaining experience in the previous round.

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Key Details

•Bosnia and Herzegovina has five players from Bundesliga in starting lineup.
•Teams each currently hold one point in Group B standings.
•A draw would likely end both teams' World Cup hopes.
•Nikola Vasilj and Edin Džeko are key players for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
•Kerim Alajbegović makes his second consecutive start in the tournament.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Several Bundesliga stars start for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Qatar

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Five German-based players are in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s starting lineup for the game against Qatar. Both teams only have a single point to their names after the first two rounds in Group B.A draw ...
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