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Bosnia-Herzegovina Beat Wales on Penalties to Reach World Cup Playoff Final

Bosnia advanced to the World Cup playoff final by winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with teenager Alajbegovic scoring the decisive kick.

  • On Thursday, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Wales 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Cardiff to reach the World Cup playoff finals.
  • Leeds United winger Daniel James put Wales ahead in the 51st minute, but Edin Dzeko equalized for Bosnia in the 86th minute to force extra time.
  • Despite Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow saving Ermedin Demirovic's penalty, Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams missed their attempts, allowing Kerim Alajbegovic to seal the shootout win.
  • This defeat mirrors Wales' penalty exit against Poland two years ago, eliminating the team from the current World Cup qualifying campaign.
  • Bosnia will now face Italy next Tuesday in the Path A final, where the winner secures a World Cup qualification place.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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