Bosnia Herzegovina Announces 26-Man for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Bosnia Herzegovina national football team head coach, Sergej Barbarez, has announced his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign as they look to carry the momentum from the qualifiers. Veteran striker Edin Dzeko is expected to once again lead his national side as Bosnia prepares for a challenging Group B featuring Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland.

While the squad has a lot of young and potential stars, how they will perform in a high-pressure tournament like the FIFA World Cup is going to be interesting for football fans. Experienced figures have been combined with emerging talents as coach Barbarez aims to guide the Dragons toward a strong showing on football’s biggest stage.

The Bosnians secured a place in the world football's apex competition following a nervy penalty shootout win to book their place.

Can Edin Dzeko Power Bosnia Past The Group Stage?

Despite being in the twilight stage of his career, Dzeko continues to play a central role for Bosnia both on and off the pitch. The former Manchester City striker remains the nation’s all-time leading scorer and one of the most influential figures in Bosnian football history.

Dzeko has been a leader by example on and off the field and continues to deliver in crucial moments. The club football experience at elite European competitions helps the veteran attacker build younger players develop their game entering their first major tournament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Given below is the list of players who will be representing Bosnia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislic, Osman Hadzikic

Defenders: Sead Kolasinac, Amar Dedic, Nihad Mujakic, Nikola Katic, Tarik Muharemovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Dennis Hadzikadunic

Midfielders: Nidal Celik, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Ivan Sunjic, Ivan Basic, Dzenis Burnic, Ermin Mahmic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Amar Memic, Armin Gigovic, Kerim Alajbegovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic

Attackers: Ermedin Demirovic, Jovo Lukic, Samed Bazdar, Haris Tabakovic, Edin Dzeko