Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - 'Indescribable': Bosnia jubilant after securing World Cup return

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2026-04-01

Bosnian football fans partied in towns and cities around the country until early dawn on Wednesday, after the Balkan nation defeated Italy in a nail-biting match to qualify for just their second World Cup. Scenes of jubilation erupted in Zenica as the Bosnians beat the four-time world champions 4-1 in a penalty shootout at the stadium in the Bosnian city. As Esmir Bajraktarevic netted the winning spot kick, celebrations kicked off in the stands a......

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