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Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA’s decision has led to a furore in the football world – and accusations of bending its rules to please Trump.
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World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch
North America’s two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.
From: Game Theory
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic
Published On 12 Jun 2026
World Cup: Rating the chances of top European teams at the tournament
Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event’s history, but what are the continent’s chances at the 2026 edition?
Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
From: NewsFeed
Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning
A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
Published On 7 May 2026
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Bosnian ball boy hailed as hero after hiding Italian goalkeeper’s notes
Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old ball boy in the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final, took away the goalkeeper’s notes.
‘Take me to America’: Bosnian joy as the Dragons take off for the World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s dramatic win over Italy sparks wild celebrations from Zenica to Sarajevo and evokes memories.
Beaten, left to die, robbed: Refugees tell of violence on Croatian border
As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, more than a dozen refugees accuse border officials and police of violence.
The World Cup lineup is complete. These 48 teams are going to North America
A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.
