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Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv updates anthem for World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv updates anthem for World Cup

Summary

Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv's song "U.S.A." has become the nation’s unofficial soccer anthem as Bosnia prepares for the World Cup. The satirical track, originally released in 2011, reflects the longing for a better life abroad. Its relevance heightened following Bosnia's surprising playoff victory over Italy, allowing the team to qualify for the tournament. The band has since updated the song's lyrics and released a new music video celebrating the team’s World Cup journey, which currently includes one loss and one draw in Group B. The video has gained millions of views on YouTube.

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By the Numbers

•Dubioza Kolektiv released "U.S.A." in 2011 as a satirical take on migration.
•Bosnia's soccer team qualified for the World Cup after a playoff win over Italy.
•The updated lyrics celebrate Bosnia's participation in the tournament.
•The team has drawn one match and lost one in Group B so far.
•The new music video has gone viral, garnering millions of views.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bosnian band's viral anthem echoes World Cup dreams

What they're saying

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SARAJEVO, June 19 (Reuters) - When Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv released "U.S.A." back in 2011, they never imagined their satirical song about leaving Bosnia for a better life in America would become
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