Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Playoff Semifinals

· Bosnia and Herzegovina advance 4-2 on penalties

Wales

51': Daniel James

FT - Penalties
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Bosnia and Herzegovina advance 4-2 on penalties

Bosnia and Herzegovina

86': Edin Dzeko

Bosnia and Herzegovina through to World Cup playoff final after beating Wales on penalties

Bosnia and Herzegovina are just one game away from the 2026 World Cup after beating Wales 4-2 on penalties.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
2': Daniel James (Wales) wins a free kick on the right wing.
2': Foul by Sead Kolasinac (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
5': Foul by Amar Memic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
5': Harry Wilson (Wales) wins a free kick on the right wing.
5': Amar Memic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
9': Foul by Ivan Sunjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
9': Jordan James (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
10': Attempt saved. Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Karl Darlow (Wales). Assisted by Edin Dzeko with a headed pass.
14': Foul by Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
14': Harry Wilson (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
16': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Tarik Muharemovic.
20': David Brooks (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20': Foul by Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
22': Harry Wilson (Wales) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by David Brooks.
22': Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Wales).
22': Ivan Sunjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22': Delay in match because of an injury Ethan Ampadu (Wales).
22': Delay in match because of an injury Ivan Sunjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
29': Attempt blocked. Harry Wilson (Wales) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Brooks.
31': Delay in match because of an injury Jordan James (Wales).
32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
36': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Amar Dedic.
36': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Tarik Muharemovic.
37': Daniel James (Wales) wins a free kick on the right wing.
37': Foul by Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
37': Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
39': Daniel James (Wales) wins a free kick on the right wing.
39': Foul by Sead Kolasinac (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
39': Sead Kolasinac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
40': Attempt saved. Harry Wilson (Wales) left footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the top right corner by Nikola Vasilj (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
40': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Nikola Vasilj.
41': Attempt missed. Daniel James (Wales) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ethan Ampadu.
43': Dylan Lawlor (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
43': Foul by Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
44': Attempt blocked. Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ivan Sunjic.
45': Attempt missed. Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nikola Katic.
45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
45'+1': Foul by Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
45'+1': Harry Wilson (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+3': First Half ends, Wales 0, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.
45': Second Half begins Wales 0, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.
50': Attempt missed. Daniel James (Wales) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the right. Assisted by David Brooks with a through ball.
51': Goal! Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0. Daniel James (Wales) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
54': Foul by Daniel James (Wales).
54': Sead Kolasinac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55': Delay in match because of an injury Harry Wilson (Wales).
55': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
56': Substitution, Wales. Liam Cullen replaces Jordan James because of an injury.
57': Offside, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ermedin Demirovic is caught offside.
58': Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
58': Foul by Harry Wilson (Wales).
59': Attempt blocked. Daniel James (Wales) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harry Wilson.
60': Attempt missed. David Brooks (Wales) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a fast break.
61': Corner, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conceded by Brennan Johnson.
62': Substitution, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ivan Basic replaces Benjamin Tahirovic.
62': Substitution, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kerim Alajbegovic replaces Sead Kolasinac.
63': Attempt saved. Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Karl Darlow (Wales). Assisted by Edin Dzeko with a headed pass.
64': David Brooks (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
64': Foul by Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
66': Attempt blocked. Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ivan Sunjic.
66': Ethan Ampadu (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
66': Foul by Esmir Bajraktarevic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
67': Foul by Tarik Muharemovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
67': Harry Wilson (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
69': Attempt blocked. Ivan Basic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kerim Alajbegovic.
70': Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70': Foul by Liam Cullen (Wales).
70': Liam Cullen (Wales) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
71': Delay in match because of an injury Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
72': Attempt saved. Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Karl Darlow (Wales). Assisted by Ivan Basic.
73': Ethan Ampadu (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73': Foul by Ivan Basic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
73': Foul by Tarik Muharemovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
73': Joe Rodon (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74': Substitution, Wales. Mark Harris replaces David Brooks.
74': Substitution, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dzenis Burnic replaces Amar Memic.
78': Attempt missed. Harry Wilson (Wales) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Liam Cullen.
78': Substitution, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Haris Tabakovic replaces Ivan Sunjic.
79': Attempt missed. Brennan Johnson (Wales) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mark Harris following a fast break.
81': Attempt missed. Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Dzenis Burnic.
82': Foul by Mark Harris (Wales).
82': Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
82': Attempt saved. Daniel James (Wales) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Nikola Vasilj (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
83': Corner, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conceded by Karl Darlow.
84': Substitution, Wales. Sorba Thomas replaces Daniel James.
86': Corner, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conceded by Liam Cullen.
86': Goal! Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1. Edin Dzeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kerim Alajbegovic with a cross following a corner.
90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'+1': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Dzenis Burnic.
90'+1': Attempt missed. Liam Cullen (Wales) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sorba Thomas with a headed pass following a corner.
90'+3': Foul by Esmir Bajraktarevic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
90'+3': Sorba Thomas (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+4': Delay in match because of an injury Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
90'+5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+6': Joe Rodon (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+6': Foul by Haris Tabakovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
90'+6': Second Half ends, Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
90': First Half Extra Time begins Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
90': Substitution, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Amir Hadziahmetovic replaces Edin Dzeko.
91': Attempt missed. Esmir Bajraktarevic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ermedin Demirovic.
92': Foul by Tarik Muharemovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
92': Harry Wilson (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
92': Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
92': Foul by Sorba Thomas (Wales).
94': Attempt blocked. Harry Wilson (Wales) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark Harris.
94': Delay in match because of an injury Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
96': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
97': Attempt blocked. Harry Wilson (Wales) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brennan Johnson.
98': Attempt missed. Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Haris Tabakovic with a through ball.
99': Foul by Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
99': Mark Harris (Wales) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
101': Ethan Ampadu (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
101': Foul by Haris Tabakovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
102': Attempt blocked. Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Haris Tabakovic.
105': Attempt blocked. Mark Harris (Wales) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Neco Williams with a cross.
105'+1': Attempt blocked. Ethan Ampadu (Wales) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
105'+1': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Ivan Basic.
105'+1': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
105'+2': First Half Extra Time ends, Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
105': Second Half Extra Time begins Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
107': Delay in match because of an injury Amar Dedic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
107': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
110': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Haris Tabakovic.
111': Edin Dzeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is shown the yellow card.
112': Substitution, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Armin Gigovic replaces Amar Dedic because of an injury.
113': Attempt missed. Joe Rodon (Wales) header from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
113': Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
113': Foul by Joe Rodon (Wales).
114': Attempt saved. Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) header from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Karl Darlow (Wales). Assisted by Ivan Basic.
115': Attempt blocked. Nikola Katic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ivan Basic.
116': Delay in match because of an injury Esmir Bajraktarevic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
117': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
120': Attempt blocked. Harry Wilson (Wales) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Sorba Thomas with a cross.
120': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Ivan Basic.
120': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
120'+2': Foul by Liam Cullen (Wales).
120'+2': Ivan Basic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
120'+2': Foul by Armin Gigovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
120'+2': Sorba Thomas (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
120'+4': Corner, Wales. Conceded by Nikola Katic.
120'+4': Attempt missed. Sorba Thomas (Wales) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ethan Ampadu following a corner.
120'+4': Second Half Extra Time ends, Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
120': Penalty Shootout begins Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.
120': Penalty saved. Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by Karl Darlow (Wales).
120': Goal! Wales 1(1), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1. Harry Wilson (Wales) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
120': Goal! Wales 1(1), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(1). Haris Tabakovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
120': Goal! Wales 1(2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(1). Mark Harris (Wales) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
120': Goal! Wales 1(2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(2). Ivan Basic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
120': Penalty missed. Brennan Johnson (Wales) right footed shot is too high.
120': Goal! Wales 1(2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(3). Amir Hadziahmetovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
120': Penalty saved. Neco Williams (Wales) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by Nikola Vasilj (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
120': Goal! Wales 1(2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(4). Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
120': Penalty Shootout ends, Wales 1(2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(4).
0': Match ends, Wales 1(2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 1(4).

Statistics

BIH		WAL
20	Fouls	8
4	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
1	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	9
2	Saves	4
38.1	Possession	61.9
14	SHOTS	19
5	ON GOAL	3
0.4	On Target %	0.2
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
316	Accurate Passes	586
440	Passes	701
0.7	Pass Completion %	0.8
4	Accurate Crosses	10
20	Crosses	41
0.2	Cross %	0.2
82	Long Balls	71
25	Accurate Long Balls	23
0.3	Long Balls %	0.3
5	Blocked Shots	7
9	Effective Tackles	15
16	Tackles	17
0.6	Tackle %	0.9
12	Interceptions	7
54	Effective Clearances	33
54	Clearances	33

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 32,487

Line-Ups

Wales (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
1	Karl Darlow (GK)
4	Dylan Lawlor
6	Joe Rodon
5	Ethan Ampadu
2	Jay Da Silva
3	Neco Williams
17	Jordan James
8	Harry Wilson
11	Brennan Johnson
20	Daniel James
7	David Brooks

Wales Substitutes:

Mark Harris, Tom King, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Sorba Thomas, Josh Sheehan, Joel Colwill, Danny Ward, Ronan Kpakio, Lewis Koumas, Liam Cullen, Nathan Broadhead, Ben Cabango.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-4-2)

No.	Name
1	Nikola Vasiljev (GK)
4	Tarik Muharemovic
18	Nikola Katic
5	Sead Kolasinac
7	Amar Dedic
6	Benjamin Tahirovic
14	Ivan Sunjic
15	Amar Memic
20	Esmir Bajraktarevic
10	Ermedin Demirovic
11	Edin Dzeko

Bosnia and Herzegovina Substitutes:

Osman Hadzikic, Stjepan Radeljic, Dzenis Burnic, Haris Tabakovic, Nihad Mujakic, Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic, Martin Zlomislic, Ivan Basic, Armin Gigovic, Nidal Celik, Samed Bazdar, Amir Hadziahmetovic.

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