🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 Squad

Official Final Player List

Bosnia-Herzegovina and opponent soccer teams pose on the field before kickoff, players in blue and red kits.

🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 June 04, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports

Bosnia-Herzegovina enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup with immense pride after a thrilling qualifying campaign. Head coach Sergej Barbarez officially announced the national team's final squad on May 11, showcasing a balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of young talent.

The absolute marquee star and captain of this roster is undoubtedly Schalke 04's legendary forward, Edin Džeko. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, the powerhouse forward Ermedin Demirović from VfB Stuttgart has also secured his spot among the team. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Atalanta's defender Sead Kolašinac, alongside Hull City midfielder Amir Hadžiahmetović. Bosnia-Herzegovina is firmly targeting a historic run in Group B!

📋 Official Squad List

GROUP B – BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Manager: Sergej Barbarez Roster announcement date: May 11, 2026 (Final Roster)

Handling the lineup:

🧤 Goalkeepers

  • Nikola Vasilj (St Pauli)

  • Martin Zlomislić (Rijeka)

  • Osman Hadžikić (Slaven Belupo)

🛡️ Defenders

  • Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta)

  • Amar Dedić (Benfica)

  • Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep)

  • Nikola Katić (Schalke 04)

  • Tarik Muharemović (Sassuolo)

  • Stjepan Radeljić (Rijeka)

  • Dennis Hadžikadunić (Sampdoria)

  • Nidal Čelik (Lens)

⚙️ Midfielders

  • Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City)

  • Ivan Šunjić (Pafos)

  • Ivan Bašić (Astana)

  • Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher SC)

  • Ermin Mahmić (Slovan Liberec)

  • Benjamin Tahirović (Brøndby)

  • Amar Memić (Viktoria Plzeň)

  • Armin Gigović (Young Boys)

  • Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg)

  • Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven)

⚽ Forwards

  • Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart)

  • Jovo Lukić (Universitatea Cluj)

  • Samed Baždar (Jagiellonia Białystok)

  • Haris Tabaković (Borussia Mönchengladbach)

  • Edin Džeko (Schalke 04)

June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina 

June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina 

June 24: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar