Abigail Velez apologizes for controversial comment about Bosnia during broadcast
American reporter Abigail Velez apologized after a controversial remark about Bosnia during a live World Cup broadcast on ABC7 following the USA’s 3-2 loss to Turkey. Velez claimed she couldn’t locate Bosnia on a map, prompting backlash from Bosnian Football and others who criticized her insensitivity. She acknowledged her comment did not reflect the spirit of the World.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 01:03 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 01:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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