Milwaukee Messi Makes Waves at World Cup
At 21, Esmir Bajraktarević has become a key figure for Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring crucial goals and preparing to face his birth country, the United States, in the round of 32.
Jul 2, 2026
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At 21, Esmir Bajraktarević has become a key figure for Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring crucial goals and preparing to face his birth country, the United States, in the round of 32.

U.S.-born Esmir Bajraktarevi, now playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina, prepares for a pivotal World Cup match against the United States, a game that will be watched with pride by the Wasco family who have known him for over two decades.

At least 35 Wisconsin high schools now field girls' flag football teams, backed by the Green Bay Packers, college programs and local leagues, as the sport moves toward official sanctioning.