Has Nikola Katić played in a World Cup before?

Bosnia has appeared in 2 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Nikola Katić's full international history.

What position does Nikola Katić play?

Nikola Katić plays as a defender for Bosnia at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Bosnia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Bosnia are in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Canada, Switzerland, Qatar.

When does Bosnia play at the World Cup?

Bosnia's first match is on 2026-06-12 against Canada at BMO Field, Toronto.

Nikola Katić – Bosnia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Nikola Katić

Date of BirthOctober 10, 1996 (age 29)

Place of BirthLjubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Height / Weight194 / 90

PositionDefender

Current ClubFC Schalke 04

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers	1	0	0
World Cup	3	0	0
Friendlies	4	0	0
DFB Pokal	2	0	1
2. Bundesliga	26	1	1
Championship	15	1	0
Super League	18	2	2
FA Cup	2	0	0
Schweizer Cup	2	0	0
UEFA Europa Conference League	4	0	0
UEFA Nations League	4	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	7	1	0
All Competitions	88	5	4

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World Cup 2026

Group B →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Switzerland	3	2	1	0	4	7
2	Canada	3	1	1	1	5	4
3	Bosnia	3	1	1	1	-1	4
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	-8	1

2026-06-12Canada vs BosniaBMO Field, Toronto→2026-06-18Switzerland vs BosniaSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-24Bosnia vs QatarLumen Field, Seattle→

2026 tournament outlook

Nikola Katić will represent Bosnia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bosnia have been drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, Qatar. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-12 against Canada at BMO Field, Toronto. As a defender, Katić will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Bosnia's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2014). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Bosnia at the 2026 World Cup

Nikola Katić is part of the Bosnia squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Sergej Barbarez, alongside O. Hadžikić, N. Äelik, D. Burnić, and Kerim-Sam Alajbegović among the key players.

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