"Bosnia face Italy for the seventh time in their history, with just a single victory to their name so far—a memorable 2-1 friendly win in Sarajevo back in 1996."
"Bosnia's route to this playoff final was hard-fought. In Thursday's semi-final against Wales, they showed resilience and composure under pressure."
"Victory on Tuesday would see them claim the final spot in Group B at the World Cup, alongside co-hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland."
"Conditions in Zenica may work in Bosnia's favour. Freezing temperatures and a compact, partisan stadium are expected to create a hostile environment for the visitors."
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy meet in a crucial playoff final to determine who qualifies for the World Cup, ending a 12-year absence for both teams. Bosnia has only one victory against Italy in their history, a 2-1 win in 1996. Bosnia reached this final after a tough semi-final against Wales, where they won in a penalty shootout. They narrowly missed automatic qualification due to a late equalizer against Austria. The match will take place in Zenica, where conditions may favor Bosnia.
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