Spokane fans travel to watch Bosnia and Herzegovina face U.S. in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
SoccerSpokane soccer fan Almina Zukic is among those traveling to Santa Clara to cheer for Bosnia and Herzegovina against the United States in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zukic, who has attended every match Bosnia has played this tournament, expressed her deep connection to the team and the sense of community among fellow Bosnians. Other fans, including Miralem Cosic, also highlighted the cultural unity fostered by the tournament. The match follows Bosnia's recent games in Los Angeles and Seattle, where local fans gathered to show their support. Both teams are vying for advancement in the knockout round.
- •Almina Zukic travels to Santa Clara for World Cup match against the U.S.
- •More than 200 Spokane Bosnians have followed their team across multiple matches.
- •Zukic has attended every game Bosnia has played in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Miralem Cosic emphasizes the cultural ties reinforced by the tournament.
- •Bosnia and Herzegovina is competing in its second World Cup.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Spokane soccer fans travel to Santa Clara for Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match against the U.S.
"Jun. 30—Lifelong soccer fan Almina Zukic attended each game Bosnia and Herzegovina has played so far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From Toronto to Los Angeles to Seattle, the 19-year-old from Spokane continued to cheer her team in only its second World Cup run. Tuesday, she traveled back to California to get ready to watch her team take on the United States in Santa Clara during the round of 32. ...
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