Match preview

Bosnia and Herzegovina meet Qatar in a group stage Group B tie at Lumen Field in Seattle. Bosnia and Herzegovina reach their second World Cup, returning after their 2014 debut. Veteran striker Edin Džeko remains a talismanic captain. The Dragons hope to advance past the group stage for the first time.

Qatar arrive with their own ambitions. Qatar qualify on merit for the first time after hosting in 2022. Back-to-back Asian Cup champions, the Maroon bring continental pedigree to the tournament. They aim to claim a maiden World Cup victory after losing all three games as hosts.

Key players