Bosnia 2026 World Cup Roster Schedule & Preview

Jul 17, 2026

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Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 12-year absence, with head coach Sergej Barbarez leading the “Dragons.” The document presents the official 26-man squad, a positional breakdown of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, and highlights key players including Edin Džeko, Esmir Bajraktarević, and the Bundesliga attackers Demirović and Tabaković. It also outlines Group B fixtures across North America and summarizes the playoff journey versus Wales and Italy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryWorld Cup

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time14 min

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Official 26-Man Roster

Positional Breakdown

Key Stars to Watch

Group B Match Schedule

North America Venues

The Road to North America

Playoff Semifinal vs. Wales

Playoff Final vs. Italy

Team Outlook & Expectations

Bosnia 2026 World Cup: Roster, Schedule & Preview Following a 12-year hiatus, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is officially making its grand return to the world stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spearheaded by head coach Sergej Barbarez, the « Dragons « (Zmajevi) captured the hearts of football fans across the globe with a cinematic qualification run through the UEFA play-offs, eliminating Wales and heavyweights Italy in consecutive penalty shootouts. As they prepare to compete in Group B alongside co-hosts Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar, the official 26-man roster has been locked in. Whether you are a die-hard supporter or a neutral follower looking to track their underdog journey, here is everything you need to know about Bosnia and Herzegovina ¬s 2026 World Cup squad, match fixtures, star players, and team outlook. The Official 26-Man Roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Coach Sergej Barbarez has selected a balanced blend of veteran leadership and dynamic young talent. Here is the full positional breakdown of the official squad: Goalkeepers • Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli) • Martin Zlomislić(HNK Rijeka) • Osman Hadžikić(NK Slaven Belupo) Defenders • Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta BC) • Amar Dedić(SL Benfica) • Nihad Mujakić(Gaziantep FK) • Nikola Katić(FC Schalke 04) • Tarik Muharemović(US Sassuolo Calcio) • Stjepan Radeljić(HNK Rijeka) • Dennis Hadžikadunić(UC Sampdoria) • Nidal Clik (RC Lens) Midfielders • Amir Hadžiahmetović(Hull City) • Ivan Snjić(Pafos FC) • Ivan Bašić(FC Astana) • Dznis Burnić(Karlsruher SC) • Ermin Mahmić(FC Slovan Liberec) • Benjamin Tahirović(Brö ndby IF) • Amar Memić(FC Viktoria Plzeň) • Armin Gigović(BSC Young Boys) Forwards • Edin Dzko (Captain ‒ FC Schalke 04) • Ermedin Demirović(VfB Stuttgart) • Haris Tabaković(Borussia Mönchengladbach) • Samed Bazar (Jagiellonia Białystok) • Jovo Lukić(FC Universitatea Cluj) • Kerim Alajbegović(FC Red Bull Salzburg) • Esmir Bajraktarević(PSV Eindhoven) Key Stars to Watch • Edin Dzko (The Ageless Captain): At 40 years old, the legendary striker and Bosnia ¬s all-time record goalscorer is set for a historic last dance on the World Cup stage. Dzko proved he is still indispensable by netting six goals during the qualifying campaign, including a clutch 86th-minute equalizer against Wales to keep their dreams alive. • Esmir Bajraktarević(The Penalty Hero): The 21-year-old PSV Eindhoven winger has quickly become a national icon. Showing ice-cold composure well beyond his years, Baj raktarevic ́scored the definitive, qualification-clinching penalties in both consecutive playoff shootouts against Wales and Italy. • Ermedin Demirović& Haris Tabaković(The Bundesliga Firepower): Playing at the peak of their careers in Germany, Stuttgart ¬s Demirovic ́and Mönchengladbach ¬s Tabakovic ́provide a robust physical presence and crucial goal-scoring instincts to complement Dzko upfront

FAQs

Who is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s head coach for the 2026 World Cup?

The team is led by head coach Sergej Barbarez.

What are Bosnia’s key group-stage opponents in Group B?

Bosnia competes in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar.

What role did the playoffs play in Bosnia’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup?

After missing direct qualification, Bosnia went through UEFA play-offs, defeating Wales in the semifinal via penalties after Edin Džeko’s late equalizer, then defeating Italy in the final via penalties again after Haris Tabaković leveled the match.

Jul 17, 2026

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