Bosnia and Herzegovina
Manager: Sergej Barbarez
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina have a proud footballing tradition that belies the nation's relatively short history as an independent state. The Zmajevi made their World Cup debut in 2014 and boast a passionate fanbase that creates an electric atmosphere at home matches. Their squad features technically gifted players competing across European leagues, with a style that blends Balkan flair with physical intensity. Bosnia's midfield creativity and set-piece threat make them competitive against stronger opponents. The team continues to develop under a new generation of players who carry the same determination that characterized Bosnia's early years of international football.
Squad
26 playersGoalkeepers3
Nikola Vasilj
FC St. Pauli
Martin Zlomislić
HNK Rijeka
Osman Hadžikić
Slaven Belupo
Defenders8
Sead Kolašinac
Atalanta BC
Amar Dedić
SL Benfica
Nihad Mujakić
Gaziantep FK
Nikola Katić
FC Schalke 04
Tarik Muharemović
US Sassuolo
Stjepan Radeljić
HNK Rijeka
Dennis Hadžikadunić
UC Sampdoria
Nidal Čelik
RC Lens
Midfielders10
Amir Hadžiahmetović
Hull City
Ivan Šunjić
Pafos FC
Ivan Bašić
FC Astana
Dženis Burnić
Karlsruher SC
Ermin Mahmić
FC Slovan Liberec
Benjamin Tahirović
Brøndby IF
Amar Memić
FC Viktoria Plzeň
Armin Gigović
BSC Young Boys
Kerim Alajbegović
RB Salzburg
Esmir Bajraktarević
PSV Eindhoven
Forwards5
Ermedin Demirović
VfB Stuttgart
Jovo Lukić
FC Universitatea Cluj
Samed Baždar
Jagiellonia Białystok
Haris Tabaković
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Edin Džeko
FC Schalke 04
World Cup History
Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for their first and only World Cup in 2014 in Brazil, where they were drawn into a tough group with Argentina, Nigeria, and Iran. They were eliminated in the group stage but earned a historic first World Cup victory, beating Iran 3-1. The 2014 qualification was a landmark moment for a nation that had only gained FIFA membership in 1996.
Group B Opponents
Fun Fact
Edin Dzeko is Bosnia's all-time top scorer and one of the most prolific strikers in European football history, having scored over 100 goals in the Premier League and Serie A combined.
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