US World Cup performance stirs mixed emotions in St Louis’s Bosnian community
Summary
The Bosnian community in St. Louis, Missouri, celebrated their culture and soccer heritage during the 2026 World Cup, especially when Bosnia and Herzegovina played against the United States. Many Bosnians who came to the U.S. as refugees after the war in the 1990s have built a strong community and continue to support both their homeland and their new country during the soccer tournament.Key Facts
- St. Louis has about 70,000 Bosnian residents, the largest Bosnian community outside of Bosnia.
- Most Bosnians in St. Louis fled the Bosnian war in the early 1990s.
- A large parade took place before the World Cup warmup match between Bosnia and Panama in St. Louis.
- Thousands of Bosnians watched the Bosnia vs. U.S. game together at a local restaurant despite hot weather.
- The Bosnian community feels pride supporting both Bosnia and the United States in the World Cup.
- St. Louis’s Bevo Mill area became known as “Little Bosnia” due to its large Bosnian population.
- Bosnian culture, including restaurants and soccer, is a big part of life in St. Louis today.
- The 1992–1995 Bosnian war caused more than 100,000 deaths and displaced over 2 million people.
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