01.04.2026 01:53
In the final of the playoff round of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers, Bosnia and Herzegovina, wearing Edin Dzeko's jersey, defeated Italy in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw after normal and extra time, securing their place in the World Cup through penalties.
In the final of the playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers, Bosnia and Herzegovina, wearing the jersey of Edin Dzeko, faced Italy. The match played at Bilino Polje Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time and extra time.
GOALS IN A CHALLENGING MATCH
Italy took the lead in the 15th minute with Moise Kean, but was reduced to 10 men in the 41st minute when Alessandro Bastoni received a red card. Bosnia and Herzegovina increased their pressure in the second half and equalized in the 79th minute with a goal from Haris Tabakovic. There were no more goals in regular time and extra time.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA WINS IN PENALTIES
In the penalty shootout, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy 4-1 and secured their World Cup ticket. The Bosnian players, led by Dzeko, experienced great joy. With this result, Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after 2018 and 2022.