Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia - Group F (Argentina, Iran, Nigeria)
The ever improving Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only debutant at this edition of the World Cup. After separating from Yugoslavia, Bosnia tried to build its own image through some good performances over the years. It is currently the one of the best teams among the former Yugoslavian republics
Profile - New Kids on the Block
Bosnia first acquired affiliation from FIFA followed by UEFA, which is the first time a team became a member of the world body before the respective confederation. Prior to independence, Bosnia have been an integral part of Yugoslavian footballing history
In the recent past, Bosnia displayed tremendous talent by scoring heavily and conceding measly. But a lack of variety in the attack might be their Achilles heel as they are poor in utilizing set pieces
Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (N/FSBiH)
Confederation: UEFA (Europe)
Coach: Safet Susic (BiH)
Confederation: UEFA (Europe)
Coach: Safet Susic (BiH)
FIFA Ranking: 25 (8-May-2014)
Nickname: Zmajevi (Dragons)
Key Players: Dzeko, Spahic, Misimovic
Legends: Susic, Salihamdzic, Halilhodic
History - Debutants
2014 FIFA World Cup marks not just the first World Cup, but the first major tourney appearance of Bosnia. They came as close as winning a game away to book a place in a major tournament a few times, 2006 and 2010 World Cup and 2008 and 2012 Euro Cup
Qualification - Best of Yugoslavia
Bosnia had a nail biting race with Greece to top the group and acquire the automatic qualifier position. Owing to their home loss to Slovakia, Bosnia had to defeat Greece in the final round to snatch the top position. Although tied up on points, their heavy scoring helped them qualify directly on superior goal difference
Prospects - Glory Awaits
Bosnia harbors a chance to get into the knockout stages on debut. In Group F, Argentina appears to be the only superior opponent which could trouble the team but would face a stiffer adversaries in the form of France in the pre-quarters and Germany in the quarter-finals
Squad
Goalkeepers:
Asmir Begovic (Stoke City), Jasmin Fejzic (Aalen), Asmir Avdukic (Borac Banja Luka)
Defenders:
Emir Spahic (Bayer Leverkusen), Sead Kolasinac (Schalke), Ermin Bicakcic (Eintracht Braunschweig), Ognjen Vranjes (Elazigspor), Toni Sunjic (Zorya Lugansk), Muhamed Besic (Ferencvaros)
Midfielders:
Avdija Vrsajevic (Hajduk Split), Mensur Mujdza (Freiburg), Zvjezdan Misimovic (Guizhou Renhe), Haris Medunjanin (Gaziantepspor), Miralem Pjanic (Roma), Sejad Salihovic (Hoffenheim), Senad Lulic (Lazio), Izet Hajrovic (Galatasaray), Senijad Ibricic (Erciyesspor), Edin Visca (Istanbul BB), Tino Susic (Hajduk Split), Anel Hadzic (Sturm Graz)
Forwards:
Edin Dzeko (Manchester City), Vedad Ibisevic (Stuttgart)
May 5: Coach Safet Susic announced a 24-man provisional squad for the World Cup
May 5: Coach Safet Susic announced a 24-man provisional squad for the World Cup
Fixtures
Argentina vs Bosnia on June 15 at Rio De Janeiro
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