Bosnia and Herzegovina
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Bosnia and Herzegovina, translated into English and compared across sources. 40 recent stories.
World Cup 2026 third-place race takes shape as two teams clinch knockout spots
With four groups complete in the 2026 World Cup, Bosnia and Ecuador have already qualified as third-place finishers. Eight of the 12 teams finishing third will advance, and goal d…
Brazil Cruise, Canada Lose but Advance in a Busy World Cup Night
Brazil, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Mexico and South Africa featured in six World Cup 2026 matches overnight Wednesday to Thursday. Canada still advanced despite…
Switzerland Beats Canada to Finish First in Group 2
Switzerland beat host Canada 2-1 to win Group 2 and advance first. Canada also reached the round of 32, while Bosnia and Herzegovina stayed alive after a 3-1 win over Qatar.
Bosnia Defeats Qatar 3-1, Edging Closer to the World Cup Round of 32
Bosnia defeated Qatar 3-1 in its last Group B match at the 2026 World Cup. The win, following a 4-1 loss to Switzerland, left Bosnia third and close to advancing to the round of 3…
Edin Dzeko Snubs Coach After Milestone Bosnia Appearance
Edin Dzeko reacted angrily after being substituted in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s match against Qatar on Wednesday. In his 150th national-team appearance, the 40-year-old captain ref…
World Cup Own-Goal Total Nears Unwanted Record
The 2026 World Cup has reached 10 own goals after 50 matches. Qatar's Sultan Al Braka scored the latest one against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The tournament is approaching the recor…
Nikola Jokic Appears Slimmer Than Ever as Serbia Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers
Nikola Jokic is set to play for Serbia in the next World Cup qualifying window and has drawn attention for a dramatically slimmer appearance. Serbian media also highlighted his st…
World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close
Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are…
Why Vasilije Micic Is Missing From Serbia’s Squad
Serbia coach Dusko Ivanovic said Hapoel Tel Aviv guard Vasilije Micic missed the national-team squad because of a health issue. Serbia, which is 2-2 in Group C, will play Switzerl…
Messi’s 17 World Cup Goals, and the Road to the Record
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal. The article reviews every one of his World Cup goals from 2006 through his…
Netanyahu Hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Member in Jerusalem
Benjamin Netanyahu met Željka Cvijanović, a member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Jerusalem on Monday. The talks focused on strengthening political, economic and…
A satirical Bosnian song becomes an unexpected World Cup anthem
Dubioza Kolektiv’s 2011 satirical song “USA” has become an unexpected Bosnia and Herzegovina football anthem during the World Cup. After the team’s playoff win over Italy, the ban…
Switzerland's Water Break Sparked a Stunning 4-1 Turnaround Against Bosnia
Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 after a 0-0 first half, with a triple substitution after a drink break transforming the match. Johan Manzambi scored twice, including o…
Mexico secures knockout berth as World Cup groups A and B take shape
Mexico qualified for the round of 32 in World Cup 2026 after beating South Korea 1-0. In Group B, Canada and Switzerland are nearly through after big wins, and both groups will be…
Canada Makes History as Mexico Tops South Korea in World Cup Night of 14 Goals
Canada beat Qatar 6-0 for its first World Cup points, while Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to win Group A and reach the knockout stage. Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1, and Czechia d…
Canada routs Qatar 6-0 for first-ever World Cup win
Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver for its first-ever World Cup win. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, and Qatar finished with nine men after two red cards. Canada leads Group B…
Switzerland Rout Bosnia 4-1 After Late Goal Flurry in Los Angeles
Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1 in Los Angeles for their first win at the 2026 World Cup. After 74 goalless minutes, the teams combined for five goals in about 20 minutes, and Bosnia…
Son Heung-min faces Mexico as Switzerland seek first win of the day
South Korea face Mexico with Son Heung-min still central despite a recent dip in scoring and form. Czechia can likely advance with a win over South Africa, while Switzerland and C…
Mexico Expected to Shuffle Lineup for World Cup Clash With South Korea
The second round of 2026 World Cup group games begins tomorrow, highlighted by Mexico vs. South Korea. Mexico is expected to make a few lineup changes after its opening win, while…
Nine Scholars Win 2026 Dan David Prize for History Research
Nine early-career scholars won the 2026 Dan David Prize, each receiving $300,000 for research on history and the human past. The awards span topics from Byzantine art and Balkan v…
Why World Cup games are starting late
World Cup 2026 matches are increasingly kicking off late because of a longer pregame ceremony, especially the midfield walkout and anthem routine. FIFA is considering adjustments…
World Cup 2026: United States wins big, Canada held to a draw
The United States opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Canada drew Bosnia and Herzegovina. Switzerland led Qatar 1-0, and Brazil was scheduled to…
Qatar and Switzerland Finish Level in Group B Opener
Qatar and Switzerland played to a 0-0 draw at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara in their World Cup Group B opener. The result left both teams on zero points after Canada and Bosnia ha…
Hollywood Turns World Cup Kickoff Into a Celebrity Spectacle
The 2026 World Cup opening day became a Hollywood celebrity event in Los Angeles, highlighted by David Beckham receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The U.S. played Paraguay am…
Nazareth-Born Singer Elyanna Performs at Canada’s World Cup Opener
Elyanna, the Nazareth-born singer, performed with Jessie Reyez at BMO Field in Toronto before Canada’s 1-1 World Cup warmup against Bosnia. Her appearance on the official FIFA sou…
World Cup Day Three Brings Four Late-Night Matchups
The 2026 World Cup’s third day features four matches from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Israel time. The slate includes Qatar-Switzerland, Brazil-Morocco, Haiti-Scotland, and Australia-…
Kolasinac Delivers Assist and Goal-Line Save as Bosnia Beat Canada
Sead Kolasinac starred for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Canada at the 2026 World Cup with a corner assist and a goal-line clearance. The 32-year-old Atalanta defender, back from…
Huge Anti-Israel Protest Banner Unfurled in Toronto Ahead of FIFA Matches
Activists in Toronto unfurled a giant banner demanding that Israel be expelled from FIFA, timing the protest to the first World Cup matches in Canada. They accused FIFA of double…
Bosnia Stuns Canada Early With Set-Piece Goal in World Cup Opener
Canada was frustrated in its World Cup opener after Bosnia and Herzegovina struck first from a set piece on Friday. Canadian media criticized the team’s poor preparation and the a…
Canada Opens Its First-Ever World Cup Match at Home
Canada hosted a World Cup match for the first time ever, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in its tournament opener. The game followed Mexico’s opening win a day earlier, and Canada a…
Canada Hosts Its First-Ever World Cup Match as 2026 Tournament Opens in North America
Canada hosted its first-ever World Cup match in 2026, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina after Mexico opened the tournament a day earlier. The game was accompanied by a major opening c…
Bosnia and Herzegovina Fans Chant for Palestine in Toronto Ahead of World Cup Match
Bosnia and Herzegovina fans gathered in Toronto ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener against the host nation. Some chanted “Palestina! Palestina” in support of Palestinians. The r…
Canada opens Group B against Bosnia with Davies on the bench
Canada opened Group B in Toronto against Bosnia, with Alphonso Davies unavailable and Edin Dzeko named only on the bench. Maxime Crepeau started in goal for Canada, while Jonathan…
Canada Eyes a First World Cup Win While Israel Risks Being Overtaken in the All-Time Table
Canada begins its World Cup group stage in Toronto against Bosnia, chasing its first-ever tournament win and a historic first pointless streak. The article also says Israel sits 6…
From Poker Tables to the World Cup Bench: Bosnia Coach Sergej Barbarez
Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez is leading the team at its second World Cup finals, after an unusual post-playing career in professional poker. He earned more than $1…
40-Year-Old Dzeko Headlines World Cup Guide as Canada, USA Face Key Tests
Canada faces Bosnia on Friday in Toronto as it tries to move past the naivety that hurt it at the 2022 World Cup. Bosnia leans on 40-year-old Edin Dzeko, while the United States m…
Three Opening Ceremonies and the Biggest Stars: Everything Ahead of the World Cup Kickoff
The 2026 World Cup will open with three separate ceremonies in Mexico, Toronto and California, featuring Shakira, Michael Bublé, Katy Perry and other performers. The opening match…
Canada earns its first World Cup point as Trump drama shadows the tournament
Canada drew Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1, earning its first-ever World Cup point. The article also highlights FIFA's inclusivity pledge, Canada's refusal to admit Thomas Partey, and…
Ben Saraf’s youth-team success boosts his NBA prospects
Ben Saraf’s NBA prospects have risen after the success of Israel’s youth national team. The article also mentions Canada’s first-ever World Cup point, Trump’s planned absence from…
Canada earns first World Cup point as Trump is set to miss U.S. opener
Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and earned its first World Cup point ever. The article also says Canada barred Thomas Partey from entry and that Donald Trump will miss the U.S. World…