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Bosnia and Herzegovina are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory sent their home crowd into wild celebration. It's their first World Cup qualification in 12 years, joined by Czechia who also ended a long drought with their own shootout win.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory. The qualification marks a historic milestone for the nation's football program and sparked celebrations across the country.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its second-ever World Cup qualification after defeating four-time champion Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout. Tens of thousands of fans flooded the streets, celebrating until dawn in scenes of pure national pride.
Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy in a penalty shootout to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. The Dragons' Nest stadium in Zenica erupted in celebration as fans poured into the streets to mark the historic achievement.
A humanoid robot named Roby strolled through Sarajevo's historic Old Town this week, marking Bosnia's first public robotics demonstration. The friendly machine is designed to assist tourists and help with public services, not replace people.
Esmir Bajraktarevic will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup, carrying his family's story of survival from the Srebrenica genocide to football's biggest stage. His journey from refugee family roots to international athlete shows how hope outlasts tragedy.
Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point on home soil with a dramatic late goal in front of roaring Toronto fans. Substitute Cyle Larin scored just two minutes after entering the match, rallying the co-hosts to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
An extra-time goal sent DR Congo to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades, sparking celebrations in rain-soaked streets across Kinshasa. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and four other nations also secured their spots in historic qualifying matches.
Muslim women in Bosnia are reshaping their religious community from within, claiming space in mosques and academia while championing feminist interpretations of the Quran. Small victories are adding up to real change in a country where religion has grown more important since the 1990s war.
In a historic moment on home soil, Canada earned their first World Cup point ever as substitute Cyle Larin scored just two minutes after entering the game. The emotional 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina erased memories of their winless showing in Qatar.
Paul Rees lost his ability to walk after a mine explosion in Bosnia, survived 21 days of captivity in Libya, and now dedicates his life to helping fellow veterans heal. His story shows how the hardest battles often come after service ends.
New Zealand's tennis team pulled off an epic Davis Cup comeback, fighting back from 2-0 down to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-2 in Whangārei. Two young players starred in the deciding matches, booking their country a shot at the sport's elite tier.
When Wales faces Bosnia on Thursday, they'll remember the stranger who scored the goal that sent them to their first major tournament in 58 years. Jason Demetriou, a London-born Cypriot, became a Welsh legend without ever wearing their jersey.
Canada hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2026, with a talented young squad determined to make history by advancing past the group stage. After a 36-year absence ended in 2022, the team returns stronger, playing in front of home crowds in Toronto and Vancouver.
Qatar returns to the World Cup after earning their spot on merit for the first time, facing a winnable group that could send them to the knockout rounds. The two-time Asian champions are ready to prove they belong on football's biggest stage.
A German influencer placed an AirTag in donated sneakers and discovered they traveled 800 kilometers across five countries before appearing at a Bosnian market. His experiment is pushing charities to be more transparent about where donations actually go.
A German influencer hid an AirTag in donated sneakers and watched them travel 800 kilometers to a Bosnian market. His experiment sparked a long-overdue conversation about how charities handle donations.
The official lineup for this summer's expanded 48-team World Cup ignited celebrations across three continents as hopeful nations secured their spots. From the streets of Kinshasa to Baghdad and Sarajevo, communities united in joyful anticipation of football's biggest stage coming to North America.
Viktor Gyokeres scored in the final minutes to send Sweden to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Poland. Turkey also celebrated their first World Cup qualification in 24 years with a 1-0 win over Kosovo.
Craig Bellamy is staying as Wales head coach despite a crushing World Cup penalty loss, calling it "the best job in the world." The 46-year-old is already looking ahead to leading Wales at Euro 2028, which they'll host alongside England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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