Bosnia-Herzegovina Eliminate Wales on Penalties — Advance to Path A Final vs Italy

Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Wales 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw (after extra time) at Cardiff City Stadium in the UEFA Path A World Cup playoff semifinal. Wales took an early lead but Bosnia equalized to force extra time, with Bosnia ultimately prevailing in the shootout. Veteran captain Edin Dzeko and Bosnia-Herzegovina advance to face Italy in the Path A final on March 31 in Zenica — a winner-takes-all match for the final Path A World Cup berth. Craig Bellamy's Wales are eliminated, ending their 2026 World Cup hopes.