Barbarez in tears: I'm just waiting for June 12th for our anthem to be played, it's my lifelong dream

01.04.2026. / 0 comments

Barbarez Nogometni savez Bosne i Hercegovine — Photo: Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina/Facebook

The conference regarding the placement of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, which was originally planned for last night, but was postponed due to a large celebration, was held today.

The media were addressed by the president of the Federation, Vico Zeljković, coach Sergej Barbarez, captain Edin Džeko and director Emir Spahić.

"I'm overjoyed, overjoyed, overemotional. I want to thank my boys, fighters, sons, I don't know what else to call them. I love them because they are characters, which is not always easy with me. They brought this up, worked it out, accepted the idea and every way of leading this team. I'm proud to be their coach. I hope to be with you for a long time and be your coach," Barbarez said, and then he was completely overcome by emotions:

"I'm just waiting for June 12th, for our anthem to be played at the World Cup, it's a lifelong dream of mine," the "Dragons" coach added through tears.

BiH will play in Group B at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, along with the national teams of Canada, Switzerland and Qatar.