UEFA leadership arrives in Sarajevo ahead of historic World Cup playoff final

Accompanying Ceferin are UEFA Deputy General Secretaries Zoran Lakovic and Giorgio Marchetti. Their presence sets the stage for a massive spectacle at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, hosting what is considered one of the most significant matches in the recent history of the Bosnian national team.

Barbarez maintains squad continuity

Head coach Sergej Barbarez has opted for stability, making no major changes to the lineup following the recent encounter against Wales. The coaching staff has decided to stick with the core of the team that secured the final berth; consequently, Jovo Lukic remains out of the squad and will watch the match from the stands.

Match details and high stakes

The highly anticipated fixture will be officiated by experienced French referee Clement Turpin.

• Kickoff: 20:45 CET
• Venue: Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica
• Referee: Clement Turpin (France)

The stakes could not be higher: the winner of this single match will secure a direct ticket to the World Cup. A victory would place Bosnia and Herzegovina into Group B, where they would join Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland on the world's biggest stage.