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Nikola Katic’s Bosnia and Herzegovina have to settle for a place in World Cup qualification play-offs

Bosnia and Herzegovina missed out on direct qualification for next year’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States on Tuesday night (18/11). Sergej Barbarez’s team needed to win their final game in Group H against Austria to top Group H, but were held to a 1-1 draw in Vienna by the group leaders.

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Important win in World Cup qualification for Nikola Katic – but now suspended for decisive final group game

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded an important victory on Saturday night (15/11) in their penultimate World Cup qualifier. Sergej Barbarez’s team won 3-1 against Romania to ensure at least a place in the play-offs. Schalke centre-back Nikola Katic played the full 90 minutes in Zenica.

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Now or never for Katić and Bosnia on the road to the World Cup

A Royal Blue duo are set for action on the world stage as Nikola Katić and Mertcan Ayhan have both been called up for international duty.

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Two wins and one defeat on international duty for Schalke trio

As the international break drew to a close, Nikola Katic, Moussa Sylla and Vitalie Becker all picked up minutes for their national sides, with one of them still in with a shot at World Cup qualification.

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Nikola Katic scores in draw for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Schalke’s trio of senior internationals recorded varying degrees of success in their most recent fixtures with their nations. For Moussa Sylla and Mali, their dream of World Cup qualification is no longer possible.

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Three Royal Blues called up for international duty

Nikola Katic, Moussa Sylla and Vitalie Becker are now away with their respective national teams for the next round of international fixtures.

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Nikola Katic starts and plays full 90 minutes for Bosnia-Herzegovina

On Tuesday evening (9/9), Nikola Katic played every minute for his national side in their World Cup qualifier against Austria, unfortunately ending up on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline.

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Vitalie Becker starts for Germany U20s in win over Italy

Vitalie Becker and Germany U20s also won their second game of the international break, defeating Italy 4-0 on Tuesday (9/9) at the Stadion an der Kreuzeiche in Reutlingen.

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Narrow defeat in World Cup qualifier for Moussa Sylla

Mali and Moussa Sylla were beaten 1-0 by Ghana in a World Cup qualifier on Monday (8/9). The Schalke striker came off the bench in the 81st minute, while Ibrahima Cissé wasn’t called upon.

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Vitalie Becker records assist on debut for Germany U20s

Vitalie Becker enjoyed a successful debut for Germany U20s on Friday (5/9). Schalke’s academy product started for Hannes Wolf’s side and recorded an assist in a 5-1 win in Switzerland.

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Moussa Sylla makes substitute appearance in 3-0 World Cup qualifier win with Mali

The Malian national team came out on top 3-0 against Comoros in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday (4/9). Moussa Sylla was brought on in the 84th minute, while Ibrahima Cissé was an unused substitute in the game.

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Three Royal Blues set for World Cup Qualifiers

Three FC Schalke 04 players have been called up by their respective national teams to take part in World Cup qualifying fixtures this September. Vitalie Becker has also been included in the Germany U20 squad as they look forward to two exciting international duels. schalke04.de takes a look at the games.

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