Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Edin Dzeko Announces International Retirement After Final Bosnia Match
Edin Dzeko has decided to stop playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national football team.
His last game will be against Sweden on October 2.
He has played for the country 151 times.
He has scored 73 goals, more than any other Bosnian player.
Dzeko said wearing the national shirt was his childhood dream.
He first played for Bosnia nearly 20 years ago against Turkey.
He helped the team reach the 2014 and 2026 World Cups.
He will still play club football for Schalke 04.
Edin Dzeko will retire from international football after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s match against Sweden on October 2.
The 40-year-old striker announced his decision in an emotional Instagram statement.
Dzeko has made a record 151 appearances and scored a record 73 goals for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He made his international debut in 2007, nearly 20 years after his first match against Turkey.
Dzeko helped Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for the 2014 and 2026 World Cups, while continuing his club career with Schalke 04.
- Who
- Edin Dzeko, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s record appearance-holder and leading scorer.
- What
- Dzeko announced his retirement from international football.
- When
- His final national-team match is scheduled for October 2; he made his debut in 2007.
- Where
- In the Nations League match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden.
- Why
- Dzeko said he feels it is time to step aside after giving everything to the national team.
- Player
- Edin Dzeko
- Age
- 40
- International appearances
- 151, a Bosnia and Herzegovina record
- International goals
- 73, a Bosnia and Herzegovina record
- Final international match
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Sweden, October 2
- World Cups
- Helped Bosnia and Herzegovina reach the 2014 and 2026 tournaments
- Club status
- Will continue playing for Schalke 04
