Bosnia-Herzegovina, the team that eliminated Italy in the qualifying stage, has become the first side to officially release its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the deadline for submitting the preliminary list to FIFA was today, Bosnia opted to make their 26 chosen players public immediately.
Head coach Sergej Barbarez was the first manager to unveil the players who will represent the Balkan nation at the tournament. The squad is led by experienced stars such as Edin Džeko, Sead Kolašinac, and Ermedin Demirović, three key figures for a European team aiming to advance past the group stage for the first time.
“Coach Sergej Barbarez has selected 26 players who will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico,” the national federation announced on social media. #NFSBiH #zmajevi #FIFAWorldCup2026 #dreambigdreambih
Bosnia-Herzegovina is drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar. Before the tournament begins, they will play a friendly match against Panama as part of their preparation.
The Bosnian squad features a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, with the team hoping to build on their impressive qualifying campaign that saw them upset Italy. The World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off next month.