Overview
- The draw in Vienna confirmed Austria's first World Cup appearance since 1998, prompting jubilant celebrations at Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
- Bosnia went ahead through Haris Tabakovic in the 12th minute before Michael Gregoritsch converted a Marcel Sabitzer delivery that rebounded off the bar late on.
- Coach Ralf Rangnick brought Gregoritsch on in the 59th minute, a change that preceded sustained pressure leading to the leveller.
- Bosnia, led by Sergej Barbarez, needed a win to qualify directly and now must seek a place via the play-offs.
- Squad focus followed the result as Werder Bremen's Romano Schmid, Marco Grüll and Marco Friedl featured in Austria's setup and could contend for 2026, with Gregoritsch notably linked to Werder in past windows.