A global legend, Bosnia's 40-year-old World Cup captain still scores at will

Bosnia and Herzegovina's captain, 40-year-old Edin Džeko, is one of the oldest players participating in the 2026 World Cup.
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Edin Džeko's inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit

The 40-year-old talismanic striker smiled as he led teammates singing in the bar-room party while they wore white t-shirts with the 2026 World Cup logo. Džeko’s goals and inspiration have helped ...
Chicago Tribune

Edin Džeko inspira victoria de Bosnia que avanza al Mundial

Con el brazo derecho fuertemente sujeto para proteger un hombro dañado, Edin Džeko levantó la mano izquierda, con el teléfono, para filmar las celebraciones nocturnas del equipo de ...
Bundesliga

Edin Džeko on joining Schalke, Miron Muslić, his goalscoring debut and more

It’s been a memorable few days for Edin Džeko, who became the oldest scorer in Bundesliga 2 history to keep Schalke’s title aspirations alive. Ahead of the Royal Blues’ upcoming Ruhr derby against ...

Can Džeko still be a difference-maker for Bosnia?

At 40 years old, can Edin Džeko still be a difference-maker for Bosnia and Herzegovina? TSN's FIFA World Cup panel discusses.

Bosnian mix of youth and experience has coach eyeing knockout rounds

Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez believes the way his young players have enthused experienced stars such as 40-year-old Edin Džeko was key to World Cup qualification - and could help them ...