Bosnia & Herzegovina 3:1 Qatar — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kerim Alajbegović scored one and created another as Bosnia & Herzegovina swept past Qatar 3-1 in the World Cup to set up a meeting with the USA on 2 July 2026. The result was rarely in doubt from the moment the hosts took control of the midfield, and they made Qatar pay for a sluggish start with three first-half goals.

The turning point came in the 29th minute when Alajbegović fired in from Ivan Bašić’s pass, and Bosnia doubled their lead five minutes later through Sultan Al Brake’s unmarked finish. Qatar pulled one back before half-time through Hassan Al Haydos, who turned in Edmilson Junior’s cross, but Ermin Mahmic sealed the win in the 80th minute after Dennis Hadžikadunić’s assist. Ahmed Fathy was booked for Qatar late on, and Mahmic also saw yellow.

Bosnia & Herzegovina were the better side from the first whistle, controlling the game in both halves and deservedly taking all three points. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Bosnia & Herzegovina, and the result confirmed that assessment, with the live signal backing the hosts at 1.14 and winning. Next up is the clash against the USA on 2 July 2026.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar?

Bosnia & Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar (World Cup).

Who scored?

Kerim Alajbegović (29', assist Ivan Bašić) for Bosnia & Herzegovina; Sultan Al Brake (34') for Bosnia & Herzegovina; Hassan Al Haydos (42', assist Edmilson Junior) for Qatar; Ermin Mahmic (80', assist Dennis Hadžikadunić) for Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Was Bosnia & Herzegovina's win deserved?

Yes — Bosnia & Herzegovina were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar?

Yellow cards: Ahmed Fathy (Qatar); Ermin Mahmic (Bosnia & Herzegovina).

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