Bosnia and Herzegovina announces World Cup roster led by Edin Dzeko
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina will participate in the 2026 World Cup, marking its second appearance as an independent nation. The team secured qualification by defeating Italy in penalties during a playoff. Coach Sergej Barbarez's squad features a mix of youth and experience, including veteran striker Edin Dzeko, who plays for Schalke in Germany. With its first World Cup match approaching, the team aims to advance beyond the group stage after its initial exit in 2014.
- •Bosnia and Herzegovina secured World Cup qualification by defeating Italy.
- •Edin Dzeko, at 40, brings substantial experience as a leading player.
- •Coach Sergej Barbarez aims to guide the team past the group stage.
- •The team's final roster was announced on May 11.
- •Bosnia and Herzegovina's last World Cup appearance was in 2014.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup roster 2026: Edin Dzeko brings experience to Sergej Barbarez's squad
"Bosnia and Herzegovina will compete at at World Cup for just the second time as an independent nation.
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