Edin Dzeko said he will retire from international football next month. The 40-year-old Schalke 04 forward, Bosnia’s most-capped player and all-time leading scorer, said his final appearance will be against Sweden in the Nations League on October 2.
WHO:Edin Dzeko
WHAT:Announced he will retire from international football and named his final Bosnia appearance against Sweden.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
WHERE:Bosnia and Herzegovina
WHY:He said the time has come to step aside after representing Bosnia 151 times.
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