Soccer World Cup: Bosnia and Congo reach the knock-out round
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The soccer World Cup 2026 takes place in the USA. Many small countries celebrate big successes now. Bosnia plays against the USA on Wednesday. The team reaches the knock-out round for the first time. The fans in California celebrate in restaurants. They wear blue shirts and show flags.
The team from Bosnia is very tall. The players are 1 meter 85 on average. Captain Edin Dzeko leads the team. He is 40 years old. Many players live outside of Bosnia. They are born in other countries. This is called Diaspora. For the people at home the team is a symbol of hope.
The Congo also causes wonder. The team from Africa plays against England. They win against Uzbekistan with 3 to 1. Thousands of people dance in the capital Kinshasa. The Congo has many problems like poverty and war. The success in soccer gives the people courage. A well-known fan honors the national hero Patrice Lumumba with a gesture.
The team from Bosnia is very tall. The players are 1 meter 85 on average. Captain Edin Dzeko leads the team. He is 40 years old. Many players live outside of Bosnia. They are born in other countries. This is called Diaspora. For the people at home the team is a symbol of hope.
The Congo also causes wonder. The team from Africa plays against England. They win against Uzbekistan with 3 to 1. Thousands of people dance in the capital Kinshasa. The Congo has many problems like poverty and war. The success in soccer gives the people courage. A well-known fan honors the national hero Patrice Lumumba with a gesture.
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Definitions
- Knock-out round
- A part of a sport contest. The loser leaves the contest immediately.
- Diaspora
- People who leave their home and live in other countries.
People
- Edin Dzeko
- A famous soccer player from Bosnia and captain of the national team.
- Patrice Lumumba
- An important fighter for freedom in the Congo. He was the first head of government.
Locations
- California
- A state in the west of the USA where many games take place.
- Kinshasa
- The capital of the Congo in Africa.
Sources
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