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Edin Dzeko leads Bosnia and Herzegovina to face USA in World Cup

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Edin Dzeko leads Bosnia and Herzegovina to face USA in World Cup

Summary

Edin Dzeko, at 40 years old, leads Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup knockout stage match against the United States on July 1. Bosnia advanced by finishing third in Group B, securing a spot behind Switzerland and Canada. Dzeko, who holds the national goal record with 73, played a crucial role in qualification, scoring an equalizer against Wales and contributing to a penalty shootout victory. His journey reflects the resilience of a nation born from conflict, with the current squad balancing experienced players like Dzeko with younger talent.

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By the Numbers

•Bosnia finished third in Group B behind Switzerland and Canada.
•Dzeko scored the equalizer that led Bosnia past Wales in the playoffs.
•The match against the USA takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area.
•Dzeko holds the national record of 73 goals for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
•The current squad blends Dzeko's experience with younger talent.

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4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Edin Dzeko Survived the Siege of Sarajevo and Returns to the World Cup at 40

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Edin Dzeko was six years old when the shells began falling on Sarajevo. For nearly four years his family lived through the longest siege of a capital city in modern warfare, sheltering from snipers, queuing for water, learning which streets could get you killed. The boy who would become the greatest footballer his country has…
— Yahoo Sports

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