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Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Wales on penalties to end Welsh World Cup hopes
A late Bosnia and Herzegovina goal in Cardiff forced extra time and their side won the play-off semi-final on penalties, ending Wales' bid to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Mar 27th 2026 · United Kingdom
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- Bosnia and Herzegovina scored a late equaliser in Cardiff to force extra time.
- The match remained level after extra time and was decided by a penalty shootout.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina won the shootout to advance to the play-off final.
- Wales are eliminated from qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Sources
- Wales agony as Bosnia and Herzegovina win penalty shootout to end World Cup hopes www.theguardian.com
- Ireland dreams end in shootout heartbreak after Krejci’s late goal rescues Czechs www.theguardian.com
- Wales lose on penalties as World Cup dream ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina www.bbc.com
- Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales' World Cup dream ends www.bbc.com
- Bewildered Bellamy searches for answers after Wales World Cup heartbreak www.theguardian.com