Bosnia and Herzegovina
A 40-year-old legend, one last shot
Edin Dzeko, 40, refusing to let the curtain fall — their second World Cup ever.
Watchability3/5
Drama5/5
Star power3/5
Title shot1/5
Team rating
72TEAM
- Attack76
- Midfield72
- Defense69
Next matches
- Next upvs QatarLumen Field, SeattleJun 24
The read
Bosnia are at only their second World Cup EVER, having beaten Italy and Wales on penalties just to get here — and at the heart of it is Edin Džeko, 40 years old, refusing to let the curtain fall. They led co-hosts Canada in their opener before a heartbreaking late equalizer pegged them to a 1-1 draw. For a newcomer this is the purest drama in the group: an aging icon's final stand, a teenager and an American-born kid alongside him, and almost nothing to lose.
The fan’s readPure drama: a 40-year-old Edin Dzeko refusing the curtain call, at only Bosnia's second World Cup ever, with nothing to lose and everything to feel.
The cast
- Sergej BarbarezFormer Bosnia captain in his first major coaching job; led the nation's best-ever qualifying run despite no prior senior experiencemanager
- Edin Dzeko ★Forty years old, 73 goals for his country, dragging Bosnia to only their second World Cup ever — the purest 'one last ride' in the tournament.ClubSchalke 04
- Ermedin DemirovicThe mobile modern striker meant to carry the load when Dzeko can't.ClubVfB Stuttgart
- Kerim AlajbegovicAn 18-year-old Salzburg talent tipped as Bosnia's most captivating watch.ClubRB Salzburg
- Esmir BajraktarevicBorn in Wisconsin, once capped by the USA — he chose Bosnia and scored the penalty that got them here.ClubNew England Revolution / Europe
Key moments
- 2014