One of the coolest stories of this World Cup is that of Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez.
For years, he worked as a TV analyst, regularly criticizing coaches, player selections, and tactics.
Then, in 2024, Bosnia’s federation handed him the job despite having no previous coaching experience.
Most people doubted the appointment. Two years later, he guided Bosnia-Herzegovina to their first World Cup since 2014 and is now a national hero.