Esmir Bajraktarević represents Bosnia against the U.S. in World Cup knockout match
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Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Esmir Bajraktarević, the American-born player, will represent Bosnia-Herzegovina against the U.S. on July 1 in the World Cup Round of 32. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Bajraktarević switched his national allegiance to Bosnia in 2024 after impressing in U.S. camps. He has been pivotal for Bosnia, contributing to their World Cup journey despite yet to score in the tournament. The match is set to begin at 6 p.m. MT, with broadcasters Fox and Telemundo covering the event.
- •Bajraktarević plays for Bosnia despite being born in the U.S.
- •He is part of a team featuring 23 American-born players.
- •The knockout match is on July 1 at 6 p.m. MT.
- •Bajraktarević has appeared in all three of Bosnia's group stage matches.
- •Bosnia aims to advance beyond the Round of 32 for the first time.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — This American could help eliminate the U.S. from the World Cup on Wednesday
"Wisconsin native Esmir Bajraktarević is playing for his parents’ home country of Bosnia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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