Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS — Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup . An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia. Bosnia faces Panama on Saturday in […]
Inside soccer: Playing in St. Louis Saturday, Bosnian national team soothes World Cup expansion
My change in tack and take is mostly down to the kind of joy that will be on display when St. Louis — Bosnia’s fourth-largest city, as I’ve heard some folks here joke — and its proud Bosnian diaspora watch the national team play in a Saturday friendly against Panama. Set for a 2 p.m. […]
World Cup warmup game sparks excitement for St. Louis Bosnians
For many Bosnian children, their first gift is a soccer ball. “Because they’re introduced to the game at such a young age, they often develop a deep love for the game, and as they grow older, that love frequently evolves into a lifelong passion for the sport,” said Elvir Kafedžić, St. Louis City 2 assistant […]
St. Louis Bosnians get revved up for national team’s visit to Energizer Park
When members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national soccer team play Panama in an exhibition match at Energizer Park next month, they won’t have to worry about mustering a local rooting section. About 200 excited soccer fans, most of them decked out in Bosnia and Herzegovinian blue, yellow and white, made a raucous scene under a tent […]
First Alert Forward: How Bosnia’s national team visit celebrates a community that helped rebuild St. Louis
International friendly at Energizer Park honors Bosnian immigrants who revitalized neighborhoods and reshaped the city over three decades St. Louis is preparing to welcome the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team for an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and for many in the city’s Bosnian community, the match represents pride, recognition and […]
Bosnia’s World Cup dream comes to St. Louis for one final sendoff
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for the World Cup, St. Louis’ massive Bosnian community will turn Energizer Park into a home-field celebration ahead of a crucial friendly against Panama. St. Louis will play an important role in setting the stage for this summer’s World Cup, following Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unlikely qualification to the tournament. The […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina National Soccer Team coming to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis City SC will host the Bosnia and Herzegovina National Soccer Team for a June 6 international match against Panama. The international friendly is an exhibition match leading up to the FIFA World Cup and is expected to generate a great deal of interest. St. Louis is home to the largest Bosnian […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina-Panama to face off in friendly in St. Louis ahead of World Cup
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Before the World Cup starts, two teams will face off in a friendly in St. Louis. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Panama will play in a friendly at Energizer Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, as part of the club’s “Summer of Soccer” initiative. The match will […]
St. Louis CITY SC to Host Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™
Country Will Play International Friendly Against World Cup-Qualified Panama at Energizer Park on June 6 and Train at CITY SC’s Washington University Orthopedics High Performance Center Over Six Days Tickets to go on sale Monday, May 4 St. Louis is home to the largest Bosnian population outside of Europe As part of St. Louis CITY […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina coming to St. Louis for tuneup match before World Cup
The Bosnia and Herzegovina soccer team, which may well be St. Louis’ second home team in the upcoming World Cup, is coming to town.