ABC7 reporter goes viral for comments on Bosnia before World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Ahead of the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, ABC7 reporter Abigail Velez has sparked controversy. During a live segment following the U.S.'s group-stage loss to Türkiye, Velez stated she could not locate Bosnia on a map and expressed disinterest in learning about the country. Her comments have drawn backlash on social media, with users highlighting the complexity of Bosnia's recent history. Velez's remarks come as the U.S. prepares to face Bosnia in the knockout stage of the tournament next Wednesday.
- •Abigail Velez made comments about Bosnia during a live report.
- •U.S. Men's National Team lost to Türkiye in the group stage.
- •Match against Bosnia is set for next Wednesday in Santa Clara.
- •Velez's comments have led to significant social media criticism.
- •Bosnia advanced in the World Cup after surprising Canada.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — ABC7 reporter Abigail Velez apologizes to Bosnia after viral World Cup comments
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — ABC7 reporter goes viral after declaring she doesn’t want to know anything about Bosnia
"An ABC7 Los Angeles reporter has gone viral ahead of the United States’ World Cup round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina next Wednesday in Santa Clara, and not for the right reasons Reporter Abigail Velez, wrapping a live shot from Long Beach following the UMSNT’s group-stage loss to Türkiye, announced proudly that she…
"The United States men’s national soccer team will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2006 FIFA World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, CA. And after the USMNT’s loss to Türkiye in the World Cup group stage, ABC7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez made disrespectful comments about Bosnia with comments that…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:46 AMABC7 reporter Abigail Velez apologizes to Bosnia after viral World Cup comments
The United States men’s national soccer team will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2006 FIFA World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, CA. And after the USMNT’s loss to Türkiye in the World Cup group stage, ABC7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez made disrespectful comments about Bosnia with comments that…
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:00 PMABC7 reporter goes viral after declaring she doesn’t want to know anything about Bosnia
An ABC7 Los Angeles reporter has gone viral ahead of the United States’ World Cup round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina next Wednesday in Santa Clara, and not for the right reasons Reporter Abigail Velez, wrapping a live shot from Long Beach following the UMSNT’s group-stage loss to Türkiye, announced proudly that she…
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