Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup match in Seattle marred by flag‑snatching incident; captain Džeko thanks fans after R

During the Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar group‑stage match on 24 June 2026 at Seattle’s Lumen Field, four Balkan supporters reported that a Serbian flag worn on a supporter’s back was forcibly taken by a group of 15‑20 individuals, who also issued threats. The fans released a statement denying any provocation and urging media to verify facts.

Later, after Bosnia’s 2‑0 loss to the United States in the round of 16, captain Edin Džeko said the team could be proud of its World Cup performance, thanked the supporters for their backing, and left his future with the national side open, saying “we’ll see”.