Qatar face Bosnia and Herzegovina at 12:00 PM PT on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, at Seattle’s Lumen Field.
It’s the Group B finale — and with all four teams level after the openers, qualification is on the line.
Date, Time and Venue
This FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B decider kicks off at noon local time in Seattle. Here is the kick-off across the time zones Wego readers watch from.
| Location | Kick-Off | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (PT, host) | 12:00 PM | Wed 24 Jun |
| US Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | Wed 24 Jun |
| UAE & Oman | 11:00 PM | Wed 24 Jun |
| Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar | 10:00 PM | Wed 24 Jun |
| Pakistan | 12:00 AM | Thu 25 Jun |
| India | 12:30 AM | Thu 25 Jun |
| Bangladesh | 1:00 AM | Thu 25 Jun |
This article stays on the one match. For Qatar’s full group programme, see our Qatar at the World Cup schedule guide and the Qatar vs Canada preview.
What’s at Stake in Group B
Group B could not be tighter. After the opening round, all four teams drew 1-1 and sit level on a single point.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Group B’s Matchday 2 pairs Switzerland with Bosnia and Canada with Qatar. But the maths stays simple: this Seattle finale could still decide who reaches the round of 32.
The top two teams go through automatically, with the best third-placed sides also advancing in the expanded 48-team format.
For Qatar, a strong result would cap their first World Cup reached on merit. For Bosnia, it’s a chance to better their 2014 group-stage exit. See the new and returning nations at this World Cup.
Asian Champions vs the Dragons
On paper this is a clash of two in-form but contrasting sides. Qatar arrive as back-to-back AFC Asian Cup champions (2019 and 2023) and reached this tournament through Asian qualifying — their first World Cup not as hosts.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, captained by veteran striker Edin Džeko, qualified the hard way, beating Italy on penalties in the European play-off final. This is only their second World Cup, after 2014.
The two nations have met only once, finishing 1-1, so there is almost no form book between them — which makes a winner-takes-most finale even harder to call.
What to watch for:
- Edin Džeko: Bosnia’s experienced forward is still a danger in and around the box.
- Qatar’s tempo: the quick, technical passing that earned them a draw with Switzerland in the opener.
- The first goal: with qualification on the line and both deciders running at once, an early lead could change everything.
How to Watch Live
The match is available on free-to-air television and paid streaming across the region. Pick your country below for local kick-off times and every way to watch.
Gulf
- Qatar: kick-off times in Qatar · where to watch in Qatar
- UAE & Oman: kick-off times in the UAE · where to watch in the UAE
- Saudi Arabia: kick-off times in Saudi Arabia · where to watch in Saudi Arabia
South Asia
- India: kick-off times in India · where to watch in India
- Pakistan: kick-off times in Pakistan · where to watch in Pakistan
Tickets, Stadium and Travel
Tickets are sold only through FIFA’s official platform — see our World Cup 2026 tickets guide for how pricing and resale work.
Lumen Field sits on the southern edge of downtown Seattle. The simplest route is the Link light rail to Stadium Station, a short walk from the gates; our US transport guide covers getting around the host cities.
Flying in? Compare flights to Seattle (SEA) and hotels in Seattle, and see our US World Cup hotels guide for where to stay near the action.
Featured image: Fars Media Corporation, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Qatar vs Bosnia kick off in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
11:00 PM on Wednesday, 24 June in the UAE and Oman, and 10:00 PM in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. In Pakistan, India and Bangladesh it falls in the early hours of Thursday, 25 June.
Where is the match being played?
At Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium) in Seattle, USA, with kick-off at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. It is the final Group B game and runs at the same time as Switzerland vs Canada.
Have Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina met before?
Only once, a 1-1 draw. The two sides have almost no competitive history, so there is little to separate them on the form book heading into this game.
What does Qatar need to advance?
With Group B level after the openers, Qatar’s result here — alongside the simultaneous Switzerland vs Canada game — decides qualification. A win gives them the best chance of reaching the round of 32.
Sources
- FIFA — Canada, Mexico & USA 2026 match centre
- Visit Seattle — Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar match info
- Seattle Sounders FC — match preview
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B — fixtures and standings
Kick-off times, fixtures and group standings are correct at the time of publication and may change as the tournament progresses. Always confirm details with official FIFA and host-city sources before making travel plans.
