Bosnia and Herzegovina

Džeko's last dance at 40

Edin Džeko will turn 40 during the 2026 tournament, likely making him the oldest outfield player in Bosnia's history at a World Cup. The former Manchester City striker remains their all-time top scorer with 64 goals, but manager Savo Milošević must manage his minutes carefully. Their 2014 debut saw Džeko score against Argentina — a repeat against elite opposition could define their campaign.

Group stage ghosts from 2014

Bosnia's only previous World Cup appearance ended with narrow 1-0 losses to Nigeria and Argentina despite strong performances. Current midfielder Miralem Pjanić was on that squad; his set-piece delivery remains crucial. The 2026 group draw will be kinder than 2014's brutal pairing with Messi's Argentina and Nigeria's physicality, but CONCACAF or AFC opponents could still exploit their shaky defense.

Monaco's Dedić leads new blood

Right-back Amar Dedić (Monaco) and striker Smail Prevljak (Hoffenheim) represent Bosnia's emerging core. Dedić's marauding runs could solve their historical lack of width, while Prevljak offers aerial threat beyond Džeko. Goalkeeper Ibrahim Šehić, now 35, remains their last line of defense — his reflexes will be tested by the tournament's faster tempo.

Group standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Bosnia and Herzegovina	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Canada	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Qatar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Switzerland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Fixtures & results

Match	Date	Group	Score	Status
Canada vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaEstadio Toronto	Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · 20:00 ET	b	–	Scheduled
Switzerland vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaEstadio Los Angeles	Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 20:00 ET	b	–	Scheduled
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs QatarEstadio Seattle	Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 20:00 ET	b	–	Scheduled