Three Swedish-born players in Bosnia's World Cup squad

Mon 11 May 2026 15:34 CEST

Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced its squad for this summer's World Cup. Three Swedish-born players have been selected, Sportbladet reports.

Benjamin Tahirovic, whose latest Swedish club is Vasalund; Armin Gigovic, who previously played for Helsingborg; and Dennis Hadzikadunic, formerly of Malmö FF, are all selected for Bosnia-Herzegovina's 26-man squad.

Former Malmö player Anel Ahmedhodzic is not selected.

National team captain Sergej Barbarez is the first of all 48 nations to present his squad.

Sweden's national team captain Graham Potter will present his squad on Tuesday.

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Helsingborg Benjamin Tahirovic Dennis Hadzikadunic Anel Ahmedhodzic Graham Potter Sergej Barbarez Gigovic Malmö FF

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