Qatar face Bosnia with World Cup third place still within reach
A must-win Wednesday night in Group B
Qatar face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night in a match neither side can afford to lose (5). Both teams sit bottom of Group B after two matchdays, and only a win keeps third place alive.
Canada 6–0 Qatar, the damage so far
Your team came into this off the back of a 6–0 loss to Canada on matchday two (3). There is no dressing it up. Pundits had already called the performances terrible, and the scoreline confirmed every fear.
Bosnia's key names
Bosnia will lean on Edin Dzeko and Sead Kolasinac, two veterans who have seen everything at this level (5). Tarik Muharemovic and Nidal Celik are also in the mix. Qatar go in as clear underdogs.
Fan reactions
Fans online have been blunt. The mood after the Canada defeat was a mix of anger and resignation, with many saying the team simply does not belong at this tournament. The Bosnia match feels less like an opportunity and more like damage control. Read the latest discussion here.
Sources
- 3. soccernews.com — Prediction: Switzerland vs Canada
- 5. soccernews.com — Prediction: Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar