Video: Alajbegovic wonder goal at 2026 World Cup shows Roma and Atalanta his quality

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 25, 2026

Kerim Alajbegovic has been linked with potential Serie A moves to Atalanta and Roma, so he showed what he can do with a stunning goal for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.

The teenager is not set to reach his 19^th birthday until September, but is already a sensation on the global football stage.

Alajbegovic stunner lights up World Cup

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Kerim Alajbegovic #19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

He dribbled past two Qatar players and then smashed a screamer into the net from well outside the penalty area, giving Bosnia and Herzegovina the lead in this evening’s Group B game.

Goal of the tournament contender? 💫
Kerim Alajbegović fires Bosnia into the lead with this absolute beauty… pic.twitter.com/bv6mmbbIqK
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 24, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen allowed the player to flourish in their youth academy, then sent him to RB Salzburg, where he scored 13 goals with four assists in 44 competitive games this season.

The Germans activated their buy-back option for €8m, but Alajbegovic is not expected to remain, as he is reportedly eager for a Serie A move.

Roma would be his preferred choice, especially after qualifying for the Champions League, but Atalanta may well get there first with more funds at their disposal.

1 – 🇧🇦 Kerim Alajbegovic (18 years, 276 days) is the youngest player to score from outside the penalty area at a FIFA World Cup since detailed data collection began in 1966.
He replaced Kylian Mbappé (19 years, 207 days at the 2018 World Cup).
Fearless. pic.twitter.com/5FOC0XEnac
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) June 24, 2026