Bosnia & Herzegovina drew 1–1 with Italy in World Cup qualifying, a result reflecting the hosts' dominance in chance creation but Italy's clinical efficiency. Playing in a 4–4–2 formation, Bosnia & Herzegovina generated 30 shots and 2.65 expected goals, with 11 efforts on target, yet their goalkeeper maintained a 90.91% save percentage in conceding just one goal. Italy, deployed in a 3–5–2 shape, managed only nine shots and 1.47 xG, demonstrating their preference for defensive solidity over territorial control. Haris Tabakovic opened the scoring for the hosts, but Moise Kean equalised to secure a point for the Italians. The disparity between Bosnia & Herzegovina's shot volume and actual output underscored their inefficiency in the final third, while Italy's conservative approach—typical of their qualifying strategy—proved sufficient to avoid defeat. Clement Turpin refereed the encounter without major incident. Italy's unbeaten record in qualifying extends, though Bosnia & Herzegovina will rue missed opportunities.