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Edin Dzeko announces retirement from international football
The 40-year-old striker and Bosnia's all-time top scorer will make his final national team appearance in October against Sweden.
The short version
- Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko announced he will retire from international football next month.
- His final match for Bosnia is scheduled for October 2 in a Nations League fixture against Sweden.
- Dzeko concludes his national team tenure as Bosnia's all-time leader in both caps and goals scored.
Key facts
- Dzeko announced his upcoming international retirement via Instagram after nearly 20 years with the national team.[Al Jazeera]
- His final match representing Bosnia is set for October 2 against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League.[Al Jazeera]
- Since making his debut in 2007, Dzeko has earned 151 caps and scored 73 goals, making him Bosnia's most-capped player and record goalscorer.[Al Jazeera]
- Dzeko represented Bosnia at both the 2014 World Cup—the country's first appearance—and the 2026 tournament.[Al Jazeera]