Bosnia And Herzegovina World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA BIH · Group B · Head coach: Sergej Bosnia And Barbarez
Bosnia return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, when a single win over Iran was not enough to escape the group. UEFA Playoff A victory booked a place in North America and renewed belief in a nation that has punched above its weight when tournament football tightens. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Bosnia And Herzegovina travel with 26 players in Group B, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group B pits Bosnia against co-host Canada, 2022 hosts Qatar and organised Switzerland. three points from the opening match against Qatar could define whether Bosnia chase second place or a best-third-place route. Sergej Bosnia And Barbarez leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 with aggressive wide play from the wing-backs, set-piece delivery into the box and Edin Džeko's hold-up play as the attacking reference when fit.
Won UEFA Playoff Path A to replace the draw placeholder in Group B. Bosnia edged Italy, Northern Ireland and Wales in a high-stakes March 2026 bracket. 2014. group stage (one win vs Iran); no other appearances since independence. FIFA's published shirt names include BAZDAR, DEMIROVIC, DZEKO and ALAJBEGOVIC among the 26 call-ups. 6 players were listed with German clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 VASILJ (FC St. Pauli (GER)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Co-host energy in Vancouver and Toronto. Bosnia must handle crowd noise and Canada's transition speed. Round of 32 if Bosnia take six points against Qatar and Canada; quarter-finals would require upsetting Switzerland.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | VASILJ | FC St. Pauli (GER) |
| 2 | DF | MUJAKIC | Gaziantep FK (TUR) |
| 3 | DF | HADZIKADUNIC | UC Sampdoria (ITA) |
| 4 | DF | MUHAREMOVIC | US Sassuolo (ITA) |
| 5 | DF | KOLASINAC | Atalanta Bergamo (ITA) |
| 6 | MF | TAHIROVIC | Brøndby IF (DEN) |
| 7 | DF | DEDIC | SL Ben ca (POR) |
| 8 | MF | GIGOVIC | BSC Young Boys (SUI) |
| 9 | FW | BAZDAR | Jagiellonia Bia ł ystok (POL) |
| 10 | FW | DEMIROVIC | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
| 11 | FW | DZEKO | FC Schalke 04 (GER) |
| 12 | GK | JURKAS | FK Borac Banja Luka (BIH) |
| 13 | MF | BASIC | FC Astana (KAZ) |
| 14 | MF | SUNJIC | Pafos FC (CYP) |
| 15 | MF | MEMIC | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
| 16 | MF | HADZIAHMETOVIC | Hull City FC (ENG) |
| 17 | MF | BURNIC | Karlsruher SC (GER) |
| 18 | DF | KATIC | FC Schalke 04 (GER) |
| 19 | FW | ALAJBEGOVIC | FC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) |
| 20 | FW | BAJRAKTAREVIC | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| 21 | DF | RADELJIC | HNK Rijeka (CRO) |
| 22 | GK | ZLOMISLIC | HNK Rijeka (CRO) |
| 23 | FW | TABAKOVIC | Borussia Mönchengladbach (GER) |
| 24 | DF | CELIK | RC Lens (FRA) |
| 25 | FW | LUKIC | Universitatea Cluj (ROU) |
| 26 | MF | MAHMIC | FC Slovan Liberec (CZE) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players did Bosnia take to their first World Cup since 2014?
After winning UEFA Playoff Path A, Bosnia (BIH) registered 26 players on 2026-06-03. Group B means meetings with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland, and the complete FIFA roster with Džeko-era call-ups is in the table.
Who is Bosnia And Herzegovina's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Sergej Bosnia And Barbarez (Herzegovina) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 with aggressive wide play from the wing-backs, set-piece delivery into the box and Edin Džeko's hold-up play as the attacking reference when fit.
Who does Bosnia And Herzegovina play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Bosnia And Herzegovina face Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B. Group B pits Bosnia against co-host Canada, 2022 hosts Qatar and organised Switzerland. three points from the opening match against Qatar could define whether Bosnia chase second place or a best-third-place route. Co-host energy in Vancouver and Toronto. Bosnia must handle crowd noise and Canada's transition speed.
Where is the full Bosnia And Herzegovina World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Bosnia And Herzegovina squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Bosnia And Herzegovina's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.