64 days to the World Cup Bosnia and Herzegovinas hero is a 21yearold from Wisconsin

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  • Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic win over Italy.
  • The game, which came down to a penalty shootout, ended on a thrilling penalty from an unlikely hero: 21-year-old American-born forward Esmir Bajraktarević.
  • He was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Bosnian parents.
  • The forward started his professional career with the New England Revolution before moving to play for Dutch club PSV last year.
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