ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Before the World Cup starts, two teams will face off in a friendly in St. Louis.
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Panama will play in a friendly at Energizer Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, as part of the club’s “Summer of Soccer” initiative.
The match will be played while Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national team participates in a six-day training camp at Energizer Park and the Washington University Orthopedics High Performance Center.
“We’re thrilled to host two World Cup-qualified teams in St. Louis as part of our ‘Summer of Soccer,’ just a few days before they compete on the world’s biggest stage, the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” said Diego Gigliani, President & GM, St. Louis CITY SC. “It’s especially meaningful to welcome Bosnia and Herzegovina, given St. Louis is home to the largest community of Bosnians of any city in North, Central and South America. Knowing what football means to this group, we’re convinced they’ll show up loudly at Energizer Park to send their heroes off to the World Cup feeling the warmth of their fan base.”
Following the Bosnian War in the 1990s, tens of thousands of Bosnian refugees fled to the United States. Specifically, St. Louis. According to Saint Louis University, an estimated 60,000 Bosnians live in the St. Louis region today.
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The upcoming friendly will mark the fifth time Bosnian star player Edin Džeko has played in St. Louis.
The friendly is the last time for the two teams to play before the World Cup kicks off on June 11.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Group Stage Schedule for FIFA World Cup 26:
- Friday, June 12 at 2:00 PM CT: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto
- Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 PM CT: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles
- Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 PM CT: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar in Seattle
Panama’s Group Stage Schedule for FIFA World Cup 26:
- Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM: Ghana vs. Panama in Toronto
- Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00 PM: Panama vs. Croatia in Toronto
- Saturday, June 27 at 4:00 PM: Panama vs. England in East Rutherford, NJ
Presale tickets will be available starting Monday, May 4, at Noon for CITY SC Season Ticket Members and myCITY+ members.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 4, at 2 p.m. on SeatGeek.
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