Bosnia and Herzegovina vs North Macedonia Prediction 29.05.2026 | Friendly International

Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently riding an unprecedented wave of national euphoria ahead of their upcoming June friendlies, having punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the most dramatic fashion imaginable.

Under the guidance of Sergej Barbarez, the Dragons navigated a treacherous European playoff route, showing remarkable composure to edge past Wales on penalties in Cardiff, before producing another shootout masterclass to eliminate four-time world champions Italy in equally dramatic circumstances.

That historic achievement secured Bosnia and Herzegovina only their second ever appearance on football’s grandest stage, and their first since 2014, sparking emotional celebrations across the country from Sarajevo to Mostar, while anticipation surrounding the national team has now reached extraordinary levels ahead of these home fixtures.

Although Barbarez is expected to carefully manage the workload of several key players, a number of iconic figures are still likely to feature from the outset, including veteran captain Edin Dzeko, who appears set to embark on what could be his international farewell tour.

North Macedonia national football team travel across the peninsula with a clear intention to disrupt proceedings and rediscover momentum after a painful spring campaign that saw them briefly nurture realistic hopes of reaching their first-ever World Cup, particularly on the back of an impressive qualifying group phase in which they consistently punched above their weight.

Those ambitions were ultimately extinguished in a high-stakes UEFA playoff, where they suffered a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Denmark national football team, forcing a reset as they now look ahead to future qualification cycles and use this international window to integrate fresh energy into the squad.

At the end of March, the Lynxes were held to a goalless draw against Republic of Ireland national football team in Dublin, extending their winless run to six matches across all competitions, with their struggles in front of goal particularly evident after managing just two goals during that spell.

Head coach Goce Sedloski has named a competitive 26-man squad for the trip, with Leipzig midfielder Eljif Elmas expected to shoulder much of the creative burden, linking up with playmaker Elmin Rastoder in an attempt to inject more attacking fluency.