Sweden national football team loses ground in World Cup qualifying after Bosnia-Herzegovina wins 3-1 against Qatar. This makes it harder for Sweden to advance to the round of 16.

What happened?

Bosnia-Herzegovina won 3-1 against Qatar after the 18-year-old talent Kerim Alajbegovic scored in the 29th minute. Qatar reduced in the end of the first half but never got closer than that.

Why is this important for Sweden?

Sweden now has a tough task against Japan to advance. If Sweden loses to Japan, Bosnia-Herzegovina has put Blågult in a tougher spot. But if Sweden plays a draw against Japan, they are ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina thanks to a better goal difference.

What comes next?

Sweden has the match against Japan, 01.00 Friday night, left to play. The last time Sweden played was against the Netherlands on June 20, 2026, and lost 5-1. The next match is against Japan on June 25, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-20 | Netherlands | 5-1 | | 2026-06-25 | Japan | - |