Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup Team Statistics
Bosnia and Herzegovina's team statistics reflect a squad that delivered a historic and competitive debut across the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, with defensive resilience growing as the tournament progressed. The team's offensive structure produced 8 goals across four matches, with Ermedin Demirović, Edin Džeko, and Rade Krunić combining to drive the majority of Bosnia and Herzegovina's scoring. Bosnia and Herzegovina created consistent chances through direct wide play and Demirović's movement in behind, reflecting a system built around physicality and vertical transitions.
Bosnia and Herzegovina maintained possession at an average of 51 percent across the group stage, completing 84 percent of passes with 372 passes per game. Defensive metrics (6 goals conceded across four matches and one clean sheet) highlight a defense that stabilized after an opening-week wobble against the Netherlands. Bosnia and Herzegovina demonstrated a resilient defensive identity and clinical finishing in key moments, though the early loss of defensive shape exposed areas requiring tactical improvement heading into the Round of 32.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup team statistics are shown in the table below.
Team Statistics — Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign is the nation's first-ever appearance at the tournament, producing 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss across four group stage matches, with 8 goals scored and 6 conceded, securing second place in Group F behind the Netherlands on points. Attacking output was driven by Ermedin Demirović, Edin Džeko, Rade Krunić, and Amar Dedić, who accounted for the majority of goals across the campaign. The team maintained 51 percent possession with a compact, transition-based approach and 84 percent pass accuracy across all four neutral venue fixtures.
One clean sheet and 6 goals conceded highlight a defense that tightened as the tournament progressed, despite an opening loss of defensive shape against the Netherlands. Ermedin Demirović led the offense with 4 goals and 1 assist, Rade Krunić anchored midfield contribution with 2 assists, and all matches were played at neutral venues across Gillette Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, Levi's Stadium, and BMO Field. Attacking sharpness in the closing two fixtures secured progression to the Round of 32, with squad depth and set-piece management standing out as the campaign's clearest strengths.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup statistics summary is shown in the table below.
| Tournament | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets | Average possession | Shots / Game | Shots on Target / Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | — | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Total / Average | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | — | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Tournament | Pass Accuracy | Corners / Game | Fouls / Game | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | GK Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | 0 | ||
| Total / Average | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign is the program's first-ever appearance at the tournament, meaning there is no earlier World Cup record for direct comparison. The closest statistical reference point is the team's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, in which Bosnia and Herzegovina scored 19 goals across ten matches. The group stage's 8 goals across four matches (2.0 goals per match) shows a modest dip in scoring rate against qualifying against the backdrop. Offset by a marked defensive tightening with Rade Krunić and Anel Ahmedhodžić anchoring a midfield and back line that improved possession retention (51 percent) and pass accuracy (84 percent) compared to the qualifying cycle's more direct approach. The overall picture is one of a squad adapting quickly to the highest level of international competition.
* All-time leaders across every edition. Possession and passing data are only published by FIFA from 2010 onwards.
