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The squad will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 after completing group stage matches. A captain said the team is preparing for different styles of play. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the two sides.
en.antaranews.comThe team will play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32. A captain said the players are not feeling added external pressure and are focused on challenges that may arise during the match. The captain noted that the team felt more pressure ahead of its opening group game than for the upcoming knockout match.
The captain also said the squad must be ready for different approaches from opponents. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides. Their most recent friendly occurred in December 2021, and only a small number of current squad members participated in that match.
A midfielder said the team performs well when facing challenges. The midfielder entered the final group game after 76 minutes and recorded his longest appearance since December 2024. Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 20 passes into the opponents’ boxes across three group games.
The team’s wide attackers are expected to provide crossing threats toward a forward. The captain said the squad must solve problems that opponents present during matches, citing prior games where different styles were encountered.
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