🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Preliminary Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 21, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
📝 Introduction & Team Presentation
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 official 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 Demirovic 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
Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (St Pauli), Martin Zlomislic (Rijeka), Osman Hadzikic (Slaven Belupo).
Defenders: Sead Kolasinac (Atalanta), Amar Dedic (Benfica), Nihad Mujakic (Gaziantep), Nikola Katic (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemovic (Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljic (Rijeka), Dennis Hadzikadunic (Sampdoria), Nidal Celik (Lens).
Midfielders: Amir Hadziahmetovic (Hull City), Ivan Sunjic (Pafos), Ivan Basic (Astana), Dzenis Burnic (Karlsruher SC), Ermin Mahmic (Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirovic (Brongby), Amar Memic (Viktoria Plzen), Armin Gigovic (Young Boys), Kerim Alajbegovic (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarevic (PSV Eindhoven).
Forwards: Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukic (Universitatea Cluj), Samed Bazdar (Jagiellonia Bialystok), Haris Tabakovic (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Edin Dzeko (Schalke 04).
Manager: Sergej Barbarez
June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 24: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar