Overview
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, which unveiled its 26-player list on Monday in Sarajevo, became the first of the 48 World Cup teams to publish a full squad.
- Coach Sergej Barbarez said he picked players to reflect Bosnian identity, naming a balanced group with senior leaders and debutants.
- Record scorer Edin Džeko, 40, made the roster as recent substitute outings eased fitness concerns following a shoulder injury in the playoff final.
- Midfielder Ermin Mahmić earned selection after FIFA approved his switch in early May, joining 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegović, who impressed in the playoff shootouts.
- Bosnia opens Group B against host Canada on June 12 in Toronto after clinching qualification with penalty shootout wins over Wales and Italy.