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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first title
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Bosnia and Herzegovina's story so far

Bosnia and Herzegovina are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Bosnia and Herzegovina made their World Cup debut in 2014 and earned a first finals win by beating Iran 3-1. They returned in 2026 and reached the round of 32, establishing a new best World Cup result for the independent national team.

Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultBosnia and Herzegovina made their World Cup debut in 2014 and earned a first finals win by beating Iran 3-1. They returned in 2026 and reached the round of 32, establishing a new best World Cup result for the independent national team.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Bosnia and Herzegovina ever won a major football trophy?

No. Bosnia and Herzegovina have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Bosnia and Herzegovina made their World Cup debut in 2014 and earned a first finals win by beating Iran 3-1. They returned in 2026 and reached the round of 32, establishing a new best World Cup result for the independent national team.

What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's best-ever tournament result?

Bosnia and Herzegovina made their World Cup debut in 2014 and earned a first finals win by beating Iran 3-1. They returned in 2026 and reached the round of 32, establishing a new best World Cup result for the independent national team.

Which trophies could Bosnia and Herzegovina still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Which confederation does Bosnia and Herzegovina compete in?

Bosnia and Herzegovina competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10