Former Manchester City striker, Edin Dzeko has declared his desperation to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Softfootball reports.
Despite being 39, the striker who just returned to the Serie A with Fiorentina is looking forward to playing at the biggest stage of world football after having a taste in 2014.
Speaking in an interview with FIFA’s official media, the Bosinan forward revealed that he would give his all to make sure his side qualifies for the Mundial to be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
He said
It would be massive. Every player dreams of the World Cup and for me, at this stage of my career, it would be very special to experience it again with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Scoring in a World Cup is unforgettable, and to do it when we won was even better.
However, that match did not mean much to us except for playing for prestige, since we had lost the previous two matches, against Argentina and Nigeria, when we were unlucky.
I still have regrets about that because I believe we could have achieved much more at that World Cup.
That tournament was historic for us. It showed that Bosnia and Herzegovina can be on the biggest stage. It united the people and, even today, when you mention Brazil 2014, people smile. It left a legacy of pride and belief.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently top in Group H after winning their first three matches of the World Cup qualifiers and Dzeko is hoping they maintain momentum to pick an automatic ticket. He said:
Of course being top gives us confidence, but we know there’s still a long way to go. What matters most is consistency.
We have quality in the team and if we keep the right mentality, I believe we can be successful at the end of these qualifiers.
Dzeko has scored 68 goals in 141 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina and feels honoured to make his country proud. He revealed:
It’s always a huge honour. Every time I put on the jersey, I feel proud to represent my country.
The statistics are nice, but the emotions and responsibility of playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina is what matters most.
Dzeko and teammates will face San Marino tomorrow before playing against Austria on Tuesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
