Defined by a blend of last-dance veteran leaders and a rapidly accelerating youth movement, head coach Sergej Barbarez named a final 26 for the World Cup before practically any other nation, having been one of the final nations to qualify for the tournament.
They have already won the best song at the World Cup "I am from Bosnia, take me to America" can they use that as inspiration to make it out of Group B?
A solid draw against hosts Canada inside a lively BMO Field, Toronto, has given them something to build on as they try to get into the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
