Reporter apologizes for Bosnia joke ahead of USMNT World Cup clash

Abigail Velez, a fill-in anchor for ABC 7 in Los Angeles, apologized for a joke regarding her inability to locate Bosnia and Herzegovina on a map, made during a segment before the U.S. men's national team's Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia. The remarks, which went viral, were criticized for being insensitive and reflecting ignorance. Velez later expressed regret over her comment, emphasizing the World Cup’s intent to unite communities. The U.S. team qualified for the elimination stage despite losing to Türkiye, setting up a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara.

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