Dzeko To End Bosnia Career With Sweden Clash

Edin Dzeko will make his final appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina when the Dragons face Sweden on October 2, bringing an end to a distinguished international career spanning almost two decades.

The 40-year-old striker announced his decision on social media, describing the moment as emotional and difficult to put into words.

Dzeko made his Bosnia debut in 2007 as a 21-year-old, scoring in a 3–2 European Championship qualifying victory over Türkiye. He later became one of the most influential players in the country’s history.

He played a key role in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance at the tournament. Dzeko scored 10 goals during the qualifying campaign and assisted Vedad Ibisevic’s decisive goal against Lithuania.

At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Dzeko scored the opening goal in Bosnia’s first-ever World Cup victory, a 3–1 win over Iran.

He remained an important figure for the national team throughout his career and also helped Bosnia qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Dzeko currently holds Bosnia and Herzegovina’s records for international appearances and goals. He has won 151 caps and scored 73 goals for his country.

“Nothing in my career has ever compared to the pride I have felt every single time I wore that shirt,” Dzeko said in announcing his retirement.

His final match against Sweden in the Nations League will mark the conclusion of one of the most celebrated international careers in Bosnian football history.