The FIFA World Cup provides a unique opportunity for spectators to learn about countries they may not have known beforehand. The U.S. men’s national team’s next opponent, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a country located in Southeast Europe, bordering Croatia to the north and southwest, Serbia to the East, and Montenegro to the southeast.
Country Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of approximately 3-3.5 million people, with the main languages being Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian. The country is divided into two distinct regions: Bosnia, the larger region with a continental climate, and Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region with a Mediterranean climate.
The full history of the country is complex, with the Bosnian War in the 1990s being part of the breakup from Yugoslavia that led to its independence. As the USMNT prepares to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32, key players to watch include 40-year-old striker Edin Dzeko, defender Sead Kolasinac, and the rising winger pairing of Kerim Alajbegovic and Esmir Bajraktarevic.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
