Dzeko didn't think he'd play at 40, now he leads Bosnia into the World Cup

Dzeko didn't think he'd play at 40 – now he's your captain at the World Cup

Edin Dzeko has admitted he never expected to still be playing at this level. "I didn't think I'd be playing at 40," Bosnia's captain said ahead of the World Cup (1) (2). But here he is, leading your team into the biggest stage, with the opening match against Canada just days away.

The striker joins an exclusive club of veterans still competing at the top, alongside names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Dzeko's journey started at Zeljeznicar and took him through Teplice, Schalke, and beyond – now it reaches the World Cup. His leadership and experience are everything for this squad.

World Cup opens Friday against co-hosts Canada

Bosnia-Herzegovina kick off their World Cup campaign Friday against Canada, the tournament's co-hosts. It is the opening match of Group B, and the result could set the tone for the rest of the group stage. No margin for a slow start.

Fan-reaktioner

Fans are already in full World Cup mode – even the McDonald's Happy Meal tie-ins are getting dissected. Bosnia supporters online are hunting for which Squidhmallow represents the national team in the 2026 World Cup promotion, a sign the tournament buzz is well underway.

Which Squidhmallows in the McDonald's 2026 FIFA World Cup Happy Meal represents each team?