Bosnia

• The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup round of 32 match on Wednesday night. • According to Fox Sports, the game drew over 24.4 million viewers, setting a new record as the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history. • This viewership milestone highlights a massive surge in "World Cup fever" and the growing popularity of soccer within the U.S. market.

• The U.S. national team advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after securing a thrilling victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. • Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored the winning goals, with Tillman netting his in the 82nd minute. • The team set a national record with 10 total goals in the tournament, marking the first time the U.S. has scored multiple goals in every single game.

• The US Men's National Team (USMNT) drew a record-breaking television audience for their World Cup victory over Bosnia. • The match attracted a combined average of over 30 million U.S. viewers, marking a historic peak for the team's visibility. • This viewership level places the event among the most-watched U.S. TV broadcasts of the year, rivaled only by the State of the Union address and NFL playoffs.

• The USMNT match against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 averaged a preliminary 24.43 million viewers on FOX. • This figure marks the largest audience for any soccer match on U.S. English-language television, surpassing the 2015 Women’s World Cup Final record of 22.32 million. • The viewership represents a significant surge in interest compared to the USMNT's tournament opener against Paraguay, which drew 18.04 million viewers.

The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homelandMersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to see fellow Bosnian immigrants thrive in their new home, which has been especially evident during the World Cup.The midwestern city has about 70,000 Bosnians, most of whom fled the country during its war in the 90s, making it the largest such community outside the Balkan country. Continue reading...

• The U.S. national soccer team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, securing a spot in the World Cup round of 16. • ABC News anchor Whit Johnson reported on the victory from the Bay Area, reflecting on his personal history as a former college soccer player at San Francisco State University. • Johnson highlighted the regional significance of the event, recalling the 1994 World Cup matches held at Stanford Stadium.

• Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the tournament to put Team USA ahead against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but he was subsequently issued a red card early in the second half. • ABC News anchor Whit Johnson provided coverage of the event, reflecting on his personal history as a former college soccer player at San Francisco State University. • Johnson highlighted the significance of the current matches by recalling the 1994 World Cup, the last time the tournament was hosted in the Bay Area.

• The U.S. national team defeated Bosnia 2-0 in a match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • In other tournament action, Kylian Mbappe scored France's first goal against Sweden during a Round of 32 match on June 30, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. • The event is highlighting a diverse range of participants and stakeholders, including tech companies, Fox Sports, and the Beckham family.

Diplomats in Sarajevo failed to agree on a candidate for the high representative role, which carries a lot of power and influence across the BalkansDiplomats from the US and Europe have been unable to resolve their differences and agree on a new top international envoy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a standoff which has become a transatlantic test of wills over influence in the Balkans.A meeting in Sarajevo to select a new high representative, a post with far-reaching powers, ended without a compromise, in a spat that has undermined western cohesion in the region in the Trump era. Continue reading...

Diplomats from around world meet in Sarajevo in second attempt to agree on top envoy, as US pushes for its choiceDiplomats from around the world are due to meet in Sarajevo on Tuesday in an attempt to resolve a deep rift between the US and Europe over a top envoy appointment that could have a powerful influence on the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina.Disagreement has erupted over who should become the next high representative for the international community, a post with significant powers, in an overt test of political wills, with the Trump administration assertively pushing a business-driven agenda, potentially at the expense of Bosnia’s delicate postwar political balance. Continue reading...

• South Africa secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea on Day 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, impacting the standings for several other nations. • Brazil, Morocco, and Bosnia have officially advanced to the knockout stages, joining a list of qualified teams that includes the USA, Germany, France, Argentina, and Colombia. • In other match action, Switzerland managed to hold on for a result against Canada, while a Qatar player received a five-game ban.

• Day 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features two key matchups: Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET and the United States playing Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET. • These games follow the tournament's opening matches, where Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 and South Korea beat Czechia 2-1. • This expanded tournament is significant as it is hosted across three countries and features a record 48 teams competing for the title.

US embassy in Sarajevo made threat after European states refused to back its preferred High Representative candidateA deepening US-European rift over the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina has broken open with a dispute over a top administrative post, leading to a US threat to “reconsider” its role in international peacekeeping.The American embassy in Sarajevo issued the threat after European states refused to back the US preferred candidate to become the new High Representative for the international community. At a meeting this week in Sarajevo of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) – a multinational group tasked with overseeing the implementation of the 1995 Dayton peace agreement – Washington supported an Italian diplomat, Antonio Zanardi Landi, while the UK, France, Germany and most European states backed France’s envoy to the Western Balkans, René Troccaz. Continue reading...

Christian Schmidt says the multi-ethnic nation may fall apart thanks to pressure from the US and RussiaThe UN high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has warned about the possible destruction of the multi-ethnic state after he was forced to resign in a policy clash with the US, seemingly complicated by the commercial interests of a firm linked to Donald Trump Jr that is seeking to make investments in the region.German Christian Democrat politician Christian Schmidt is set to explain his resignation in a scheduled meeting with the UN security council in New York on Tuesday, where he will also warn about the fragility of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has made clear he believes his post should be maintained by saying he will stay on until his successor is appointed. Continue reading...