Edin Dzeko named in Bosnia squad for 2026 World Cup

Bosnia-Herzegovina has included veteran forward Edin Dzeko in its squad for the 2026 World Cup. At age 40, he is set to become one of the oldest outfield players to feature in the tournament finals.

Dzeko scored six goals in nine qualifying appearances to help Bosnia reach the finals for the first time since 2014. His selection follows a play-off victory over Wales on penalties. Bosnia opens the group stage against co-hosts Canada on June 12 in Toronto and is drawn with Qatar and Switzerland in Group B.

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The 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the final qualifiers. DR Congo and Iraq secured the last spots, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan making their debuts. Argentina enter as defending champions.

Bosnia-Herzegovina advanced to the 2026 World Cup by beating Italy 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Zenica. Moise Kean gave Italy an early lead, but Haris Tabaković equalized late, and Bosnia held firm in extra time. Italy's Alessandro Bastoni was sent off before halftime, marking another failure to qualify for the tournament.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Wales 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final at Cardiff City Stadium. Daniel James scored a spectacular long-range goal for Wales, but Edin Dzeko equalized late for the visitors. Bosnia advances to face Italy in the final.

Following their semifinal advances, Demokratiska Republiken Kongo faces Jamaica tonight in Mexico for one of two remaining 2026 World Cup spots, while Iraq takes on Bolivia early Wednesday. The winners will join 46 other teams at the tournament. All four nations have prior World Cup experience but limited success.

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Bulgaria national team coach Aleksandar Dimitrov has acknowledged Indonesia's squad as a tough opponent due to many players in elite European leagues. The statement came during training in Jakarta on March 25, 2026. Indonesia has finalized its 23-player squad for the FIFA Series from March 27-30 at Stadion Gelora Bung Karno.

Indonesia national team coach John Herdman, appointed in January 2026, has announced a provisional 41-player squad for the FIFA Series 2026 in Jakarta, starting March 27 against Saint Kitts and Nevis. The list features diaspora talents like Jay Idzes and Emil Audero from Italy's Serie A, returning defender Elkan Baggott, and domestic goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi, while omitting strong performers Teja Paku Alam and Rafael Struick.

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