Bosnia and Herzegovina significantly boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Qatar in Group B. The loss confirms Qatar’s elimination from the tournament. Bosnia and Herzegovina now sit in third place in their group and are close to securing a spot in the round of 32. The top eight third-placed teams from all twelve groups will advance to the knockout phase. Their progression hinges on results from other groups. This win marks a crucial turning point for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup campaign, while ending Qatar’s run in the competition. The team will await further match outcomes to confirm their advancement.