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Boznia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar

Wednesday, June 24, 12:00pm | Seattle Stadium

 

Seattle Stadium will host an intriguing Group Stage showdown as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces Qatar.

Bringing together two nations with passionate supporters and growing international ambitions, the match is expected to deliver a vibrant atmosphere and global energy to the city.

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The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina with a yellow right triangle and a blue background. Seven white five-pointed stars and two half stars form a diagonal line along the hypotenuse of the triangle.

The Rise of the Dragons

Formed in 1993 after the breakup of Yugoslavia, the Bosnia and Herzegovina team’s early breakthrough came with a near miss for South Africa 2010, where Portugal ended their playoff hopes. They rebounded strongly to qualify directly for Brazil 2014, rising to an impressive eighth in the FIFA World Ranking. The team brings a passionate soccer culture and resilient spirit to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as they prepare to take the stage in Seattle.

Known for their technical style of play and fiercely loyal supporters, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to build on a growing international presence fueled by talent competing across Europe’s top leagues. Their match in Seattle is expected to showcase the pride and energy of a nation eager to make its mark on soccer’s biggest stage.

 

Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Previous World Cup Experience

  • World Cup appearances: 3
  • Best experience: Brazil, 2014 (Group Stage)
  • Last World Cup: Brazil 2014
  • First World Cup: Brazil 2014
  • All-time record: 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses
  • Top player: Edin Džeko
Flag of Qatar: a vertical maroon band on the right and a white band on the left, separated by a serrated line with nine white triangles pointing into the maroon area.

All Eyes on The Maroons

Get ready, Seattle, the Maroons are coming in hot!

Qatar is one of Asia’s most explosive soccer stories right now. After turning heads with their breakout success and stacking up serious tournament experience, they’re arriving at the 2026 World Cup full of swagger, silky skills, and sky-high ambition.

Renowned for their slick technical play, rock-solid discipline, and a thrilling wave of young talent, Qatar doesn’t just show up, they light up the pitch. Their Seattle showdown is predicted to be electric. Passionate Qatari fans are set to paint the stands maroon and bring that unmistakable World Cup buzz to the city.

Qatar’s Previous World Cup Experience

  • World Cup appearances: 2
  • Best experience: Qatar 2022 (Group Stage)
  • Last World Cup: Qatar 2022
  • First World Cup: Qatar 2012
  • All-time record: 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses
  • Top player: Akram Afif
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Getting to Seattle Stadium

Located in the heart of the city, Seattle Stadium (known year-round as Lumen Field) is your gateway to an unforgettable World Cup™ experience.

Just a short walk from downtown, this iconic venue is surrounded by world-class dining, buzzing neighborhoods, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier.

Whether it’s your first time here or your first time in Seattle, get ready for a stadium atmosphere powered by passionate fans, local flavor, and the energy of a city that lives for the game.

How to Get to the Stadium

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Other Matches in Seattle

Group Stage Matches

Two stylized flags: Belgium’s black, yellow, and red on the left, Egypt’s red, white, and black with a gold eagle on the right. "VS." is in the center, with "BELGIUM" and "EGYPT" labeled below each flag.
Match 16

Belgium vs. Egypt

June 15 | 12:00pm PT

USA and Australia flags side by side with "VS." in between on a teal background, representing a competition or match between the two countries. The word "USA" is under the American flag, "AUSTRALIA" under the Australian flag.
Match 32

Team USA vs. Australia

June 19 | 12:00pm PT

Two flags side by side: Egypt’s flag with a golden eagle emblem on the left, and Iran’s flag with green, white, and red stripes and red emblem on the right. “EGYPT vs. IR IRAN” is written beneath the flags.
Match 63

Egypt vs. IR Iran

June 26 | 8:00pm PT

 

 

Round of 32 Match

Two large, rounded white rectangles face off on a dark teal background with faint sports strategy diagrams, separated by "VS." in the center. The left rectangle is labeled "1G" and the right is labeled "3AEHIJ" below each shape.
Match 82

IG vs 3AEHIJ

July 1 | 1:00pm PT

Round of 16 Match

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Match 94

W81 vs. W82

July 6 | 5:00pm PT

 

 

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