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Bosnia prepares for World Cup with friendly against Panama in St. Louis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:56 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Bosnia prepares for World Cup with friendly against Panama in St. Louis

Summary

Bosnia and Herzegovina's national soccer team is set to play Panama in an international friendly on Saturday at Energizer Park in St. Louis. Far from its homeland, Bosnia enjoys strong support from the local Bosnian community, with an estimated 60,000-70,000 living in the area. The team recently qualified for the World Cup after a penalty shootout victory against Italy. Bosnia's squad is led by 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko and rising star Kerim Alajbegović. Following the friendly, Bosnia will face Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar in World Cup group matches in North America.

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By the Numbers

•Bosnia faces Panama in a friendly on June 6, 2026.
•The team qualified for the World Cup by defeating Italy on penalties.
•St. Louis has a significant Bosnian community that supports the team.
•Džeko and Alajbegović are key players for Bosnia's squad.
•Upcoming World Cup matches will be held in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

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7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

What they're saying

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Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. “We should be able to create an atmosphere like a home match,” said Elvir Kafedžić, a Bosnia-born St. Louisan and an assistant coach for the city’s MLS team, St. Louis City SC.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN WADE

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