Katic's aerial duel in Bosnia vs Qatar opener

Nikola Katic of Bosnia and Herzegovina contests an aerial ball during the Group B fixture against Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026, part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Sergej Barbarez, head coach of Bosnia and Herzegovina, exchanges pre-match greetings with Julen Lopetegui, head coach of Qatar, ahead of their Group B encounter at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina starting eleven poses for the customary pre-match photograph before their Group B game against Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bosnia and Herzegovina supporters pack the stands at Seattle Stadium ahead of the side's Group B clash with Qatar on 24 June 2026, bringing colour and noise to the 2026 FIFA World Cup venue.

Qatar supporters show their colours at Seattle Stadium before the Group B fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Sergej Barbarez, head coach of Bosnia and Herzegovina, surveys the action from the technical area during the Group B match against Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026.

Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group B match against Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bosnia and Herzegovina players mob Kerim Alajbegovic in celebration after his strike against Qatar in the Group B match at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kerim Alajbegovic is surrounded by jubilant Bosnia and Herzegovina teammates after finding the net against Qatar in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina squad rallies around Kerim Alajbegovic after his goal in the Group B clash with Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hassan Alhaydos of Qatar celebrates after scoring in the Group B match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mahmoud Abunada, goalkeeper of Qatar, is unable to keep out a shot during the Group B match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina unleashes a shot to score in the Group B match against Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bosnia and Herzegovina players celebrate after Qatar concede an own goal during the Group B match at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ivan Sunjic of Bosnia and Herzegovina contests possession with Akram Afif of Qatar during the Group B match at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bosnia and Herzegovina players celebrate a goal during the Group B match against Qatar at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026, as the two sides traded strikes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hassan Alhaydos of Qatar celebrates after scoring in the Group B clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026, keeping Qatar in contention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ivan Sunjic of Bosnia and Herzegovina challenges Hassan Alhaydos of Qatar in a midfield duel during the Group B encounter at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Julen Lopetegui, head coach of Qatar, issues instructions from the touchline during the Group B match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bosnia and Herzegovina players react with delight as Qatar concede an own goal in the Group B fixture at Seattle Stadium on 24 June 2026, a moment that proved decisive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.