Can Azzurri Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup? Find How to Watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy

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Published - Mar 31, 2026, 04:30 PM

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Bosnia-Herzegovina host Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje, Zenica, with a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line, as both teams aim to end their qualification drought.
Bosnia advanced past Wales on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Edin Dzeko scoring a crucial equaliser, while Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean.
Italy enters as the higher-ranked team (13th FIFA ranking) with a strong squad, but Bosnia will rely on home advantage and veteran leadership to challenge the four-time World Cup winners.

Another spectacular fixture is upon us in the European World Cup Play-Off tournament, as Bosnia-Herzegovina crosses paths with Italy for a World Cup spot at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica on Tuesday. Coming into this game, neither side has qualified for the past two editions in 2018 Russia and 2022 Qatar.

The hosts, Bosnia, saw off Wales on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate in regular time. Bosnian icon Edin Dzeko scored the equaliser in the 86th minute to level the score, salvaging their World Cup qualification hopes. Whereas the four-time World champions, the Italy national football team, have been suffering with World Cup qualification anguish. The Italians would be eager to mark their return to football's biggest spectacle, as they have not had a memorable campaign since their 2006 FIFA World Cup triumph.

In their previous outing, Gennaro Gattuso's side managed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland to put one step closer to their redemption. For the Italians, Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean find the back of the net courtesy of two stellar goals. They would be high on confidence against a more challenging opposition this time around. Between these two sides, Italy is ranked significantly higher in FIFA's World rankings, 13th, while the hosts are 71st.

Bosnia has the home advantage and will look to capitalise on this advantage with experienced figures in the team. However, Italy's superior squad cannot be taken lightly. Check the important details from

Where to Watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy? Live Stream and Kick Off Timings

Find out sources where to watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy live, date and its local kick-off timings in your local standard time:

Country	Where to Watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy	Date	Time
United States	Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX	31 March 2026	02:45 PM (ET)
Canada	DAZN	31 March 2026	02:45 PM (ET)
United Kingdom	BBC iPlayer, ITV1, S4C Clic, Prime Video UK	31 March 2026	07:45 PM (GMT)
India	Sony Sports Network	1 April 2026	12:15 AM (IST)
Bosnia & Herzegovina	BHRT, Arena Sport	31 March 2026	08:45 PM (CET)
Italy	RAI Play, Sky Sport	31 March 2026	08:45