The Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports sends sincere congratulations to the football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their extraordinary success and placement in the play-off final for the 2026 World Cup.

In the match against the selection of the Welsh national football team in Cardiff, our national team members showed strength of character, unshakable faith and excellent team spirit and won a difficult victory after the penalty shoot-out, with which our BH national team members celebrated in the end with a score of 4:2.

This magnificent moment is not only a sporting success, but also a strong message of unity, pride and will that adorns every national team. The fact that the national team players, despite missed opportunities and great pressure, showed maturity and focus when it was most needed is especially pleasing.

The selection faces a new challenge – the playoff final against the Italian football team, which will take place on March 31 at the Bilino Polje stadium in Zenica. We believe that the BH national team, supported by the support of the local audience, will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina worthily and make another magnificent step forward.

The Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports expresses its full support for the football Dragons, with the desire to continue to achieve success and proudly represent Bosnia and Herzegovina on the world stage.