Bosnia-Herzegovina has made history before the ball has even started rolling. The Bosnian federation has become the first of the 48 participating teams to officially announce its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup.
The name stealing all the spotlight is, without a doubt, Edin Džeko. The veteran striker and the country's all-time top scorer will once again wear the captain's armband.
Despite his age, Džeko remains the attacking pillar and the moral leader of a dressing room hoping to spring a surprise at the World Cup.
This 26-man squad combines the experience of the "heavyweights" with young talents playing in Europe's top leagues. Bosnia heads to the World Cup aiming to get past the group stage, relying on the authority of a Džeko who is enjoying a second competitive youth.
As the first official squad list, the Bosnian team is setting the standard for the rest of the powerhouses, who are still waiting for their domestic competitions to finish before deciding who will be chosen to chase glory.
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