64 days to the World Cup: Bosnia and Herzegovina's hero is a 21-year-old from Wisconsin
By Kari Anderson••Yahoo Entertainment
Esmir Bajraktarević, who was born and raised in the U.S., hit the game-winning penalty kick to help Bosnia defeat Italy and head to the 2026 World Cup.
Last week, Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic win over Italy in the UEFA play-in tournament. The game, which came down to a penalty shootout, ended on a thr…