Match report
Wales 1–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina: World Cup Qualifiers End in Stalemate
Wales
1–1
PEN
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Mar 26, 2026
Wales and Bosnia & Herzegovina played to a 1–1 draw in their World Cup Qualifiers match, with both sides demonstrating resilience and tactical acumen. Daniel James opened the scoring for Wales in the 51st minute, but Edin Dzeko equalized for Bosnia & Herzegovina just before the hour mark, securing a valuable point for his side.
Key Facts
- • Daniel James scored Wales' goal in the 51st minute
- • Edin Dzeko equalized for Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 86th minute
- • Four yellow cards were issued to Bosnia & Herzegovina players in the first half
- • Liam Cullen received a yellow card for Wales in the 70th minute
- • Seven substitutions were made in total, with Bosnia & Herzegovina making five
Lineups
Wales
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Darlow (G)
- 3 N. Williams (D)
- 6 J. Rodon (D)
- 4 D. Lawlor (D)
- 2 J. Dasilva (D)
- 5 E. Ampadu (M)
- 20 D. James (M)
- 8 H. Wilson (M)
- 17 J. James (M)
- 11 B. Johnson (M)
- 7 D. Brooks (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Ward
- 21 T. King
- 18 M. Harris
- 23 N. Broadhead
- 19 S. Thomas
- 15 R. Kpakio
- 22 J. Sheehan
- 10 L. Cullen
- 13 B. Cabango
- 14 R. Norrington-Davies
- 9 L. Koumas
- 16 J. Colwill
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Vasilj (G)
- 7 A. Dedic (D)
- 18 N. Katic (D)
- 4 T. Muharemovic (D)
- 5 S. Kolasinac (D)
- 20 E. Bajraktarevic (M)
- 14 I. Sunjic (M)
- 6 B. Tahirovic (M)
- 15 A. Memic (M)
- 11 E. Dzeko (F)
- 10 E. Demirovic (F)
Substitutes
- 22 M. Zlomislic
- 12 O. Hadzikic
- 3 N. Celik
- 19 K. Alajbegovic
- 23 H. Tabakovic
- 16 A. Hadziahmetovic
- 17 D. Burnic
- 21 S. Radeljic
- 2 N. Mujakic
- 8 A. Gigovic
- 13 I. Basic
- 9 S. Bazdar
Timeline
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?' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardE. Dzeko
Argument
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5' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardA. Memic
Foul
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37' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardErmedin Demirović
Foul
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39' Bosnia & Herzegovina Card · Yellow CardS. Kolasinac
Foul
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51' Wales Goal · Normal GoalDaniel James
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56' Wales subst · Substitution 1Off: J. James · On: Liam Cullen
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62' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Kolasinac · On: K. Alajbegovic
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62' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Tahirović · On: I. Bašić
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70' Wales Card · Yellow CardLiam Cullen
Foul
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74' Wales subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Brooks · On: M. Harris
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74' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Memic · On: D. Burnic
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78' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 4Off: Ivan Šunjić · On: H. Tabakovic
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84' Wales subst · Substitution 3Off: Daniel James · On: S. Thomas
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86' Bosnia & Herzegovina Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: K. Alajbegovic
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91' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Dzeko · On: A. Hadziahmetovic
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112' Bosnia & Herzegovina subst · Substitution 6Off: A. Dedic · On: A. Gigovic
Match Stats
| Stat | Wales | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 72% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 14 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 703 | 440 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 584 | 318 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Daniel James' goal in the 51st minute gave Wales the lead, creating a momentum shift in the match
- ▸ Edin Dzeko's equalizer in the 86th minute secured a point for Bosnia & Herzegovina and changed the game's trajectory, leading to a tense finish