Bosnie-Herzégovine

Bosnia-Herzegovina is a country in Southeastern Europe. Recent news focuses on its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in a crucial qualifying match, resulting in Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. This defeat led to the resignation of the Italian Football Federation president, Gabriele Gravina, and the Italian national team coach, Gennaro Gattuso. The victory for Bosnia-Herzegovina highlights its growing influence in international football and its impact on the qualification process for major tournaments. The event underscores the high stakes and consequences associated with World Cup qualifying matches, particularly for traditionally strong football nations like Italy.