The official Bosnia and Herzegovina national team page on social network X has announced the 26 players selected for the upcoming World Cup in the USA. The announcement has generated significant interest, particularly surrounding veteran striker Edin Džeko, who at 40 years old, will have the opportunity to participate in what may be his final World Cup.
Head coach Sergej Barbarez confirmed Džeko’s inclusion in the squad, much to the delight of fans. The full roster of players traveling for the tournament includes notable names such as Sead Kolašinac, Amar Dedić, and Dennis Hadžikadunić, among others.
The complete list of players is as follows:
- Nikola Vasilj.
- Martin Zlomislić.
- Osman Hadžikić.
- Sead Kolašinac.
- Amar Dedić.
- Nihad Mujakić.
- Nikola Katić.
- Tarik Muharemović.
- Stjepan Radeljić.
- Dennis Hadžikadunić.
- Nidal Čelik.
- Amir Hadžiahmetović.
- Ivan Šunjić.
- Ivan Bašić.
- Dženis Burnić.
- Ermin Mahmić.
- Benjamin Tahirović.
- Amar Memić.
- Armin Gigović.
- Kerim Alajbegović.
- Esmir Bajraktarević.
- Ermedin Demirović.
- Jovo Lukić.
- Samed Baždar.
- Haris Tabaković.
- Edin Džeko.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup finals by defeating Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout during the playoff final. In the group stage, they will compete against Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland.