Bosnia-Herzegovina pulled off one of the more emphatic group-stage results of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Qatar 3-1 in Seattle on June 24. Now their sights are set on something bigger: knocking out the tournament’s co-hosts.
Defender Stjepan Radeljic, who made his World Cup debut in that match, isn’t exactly tiptoeing around expectations. In an interview with SiriusXM FC contributor Jon Morosi, Radeljic acknowledged the quality of the US Men’s National Team while making it clear that Bosnia-Herzegovina sees an upset as very much within reach.
A World Cup debut to remember
For Radeljic, the Qatar match was a milestone on multiple levels. Born on September 5, 1997, the Rijeka defender had accumulated just six international caps heading into the tournament. Starting a World Cup game was something else entirely.
The USA challenge
