World Cup Qualification 2026: Austria-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the likely lineups

Austria hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final day of World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the Ernst-Happel Stadion in Vienna. The Austrians and Bosnians are playing for the lead and direct qualification to the next World Cup: the former just need a draw, the latter need the three points.

Rangnick confirms Arnautovic in attack, with Schmid, Baumgartner and Sabitzer in support in the three-quarter. Laimer and Seiwald to make up the midfield dam, in defense Posch (Como) and X. Schlager will act as full-backs.

Barbarez must forgo the disqualified Katic, Burnic and Dedic. Leading the attack will be Dzeko, with Bajraktarevic, Bazdar and Memic in support in the three-quarter. Basic and Tahirovic in the middle of the field, Muharemovic (Sassuolo) will lead the defense.

Probable lineups

Austria (4-2-3-1): A. Schlager; Posch, Alaba, Danso, X. Schlager; Laimer, Seiwald; Schmid, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic. Coach: Rangnick.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-2-3-1): Vasilj; Kolasinac, Hadzikadunic, Muharemovic, Mujakic; Basic, Tahirovic; Bajraktarevic, Bazdar, Memic; Dzeko. Coach: Barbarez.

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