Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s national team is set to march onto the 2026 World Cup stage with a surprise soundtrack: a revamped version of Dubioza Kolektiv’s 2010 satire ‘USA’. The band re‑imagined the track as ‘I Am From Bosnia, Take Me to America’, turning a critique of the American Dream into a rallying chant for fans and players alike.

From satire to stadium: the 2010 ‘USA’ reborn for 2026 World Cup

According to the source, the orignial song lampooned immigration hopes with lines like “I can no longer wait, take me to United States”. over fifteen years, bassist Vedran Mujagić says the piece evolved from a social commentary into a football‑focused anthem, reflecting the nation’s growing optimism about its place on the world stage.

The new version is sung primarily in Bosnian, making it instantly relatable for local supporters while preserving the catchy accordion‑driven melody that made the 2010 hit a YouTube staple.

Sarajevo video racks up nearly 2 million views in three weeks

The music video, filmed in a Sarajevo neighbourhood , has attracted almost 2 million YouTube views in under three weeks,the report notes. That surge adds to the 26 million views the original ‘USA’ accumulated, underscoring how the band’s re‑inetrpretation resonates with a fresh, football‑fueled audience.

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Keyboardist Brano Jakubović points out that the new lyrics reference a “national trauma” – the controversial off‑side call that knocked Nigeria out of the 2014 World Cup. By weaving that memory into the chant, the band gives fans a shared punchline that blends sport history with contemporary pride.

Who will sing it in the United States? Bosnia’s match against Canada and the US

Bosnia’s opening fixture pits the Dragons against Canada, but the tournament will also see them play on American soil. The anthem’s title, “I am from Bosnia,take me to America”, therefore carries a double meaning, linking the team’s journey to both the host nation and the broader diaspora.

Will the anthem become official FIFA soundtrack?

One lingering question is whether FIFA will endorse the track for official use. As of now, the source reports only fan‑driven adoption, leaving the song’s formal status uncertain.