Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for Round of 32 clash vs. USMNT

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the USMNT on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, for their Round of 32 match in the 2026 World Cup. This marks Bosnia's second World Cup appearance and first in the knockout stage, having previously qualified with a draw against Canada and a victory over Qatar. Team captain Edin Džeko, the most-capped player in the nation’s history, leads a squad known for resilient performances, including two penalty shootout wins in qualifying. American-born forward Esmir Bajraktarević now represents Bosnia, opting for their national team over the USMNT after gaining experience in the U.S. youth ranks and making a senior cap in 2024.

• 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of the Round of 32 matchup vs. the USMNT