About Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup

The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup is the main domestic knockout football competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in its unified format in 2000, it brings together clubs from across the country in a single-elimination tournament. The winner earns qualification for the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round and also participates in the national super cup.

Before the creation of a unified national cup, football competitions in Bosnia and Herzegovina were divided along regional lines, especially during the 1990s. Prior to the 1999–2000 season, three separate cup competitions existed, and only in 1998 was a single winner determined through a “super final” between regional champions. From the 2000–01 season onward, teams from the entire country competed together in one tournament, marking an important step in the post-war unification of Bosnian football.

The competition typically features around 32 teams and follows a knockout format, with later rounds often played over two legs. Over the years, clubs such as FK Sarajevo and Željezničar have been among the most successful participants, with Sarajevo holding the record for the most titles. The tournament remains one of the key football events in the country, providing opportunities for both top-tier and lower-division clubs to compete on a national stage.