Bosnia and Herzegovina Captain Dzeko Speaks Ahead of 2026 World Cup Match: USA is Favorite but We Have Quality

Bosnia and Herzegovina national team captain Edin Dzeko made significant statements ahead of the upcoming match against the USA in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dzeko found the USA's recent performance impressive but emphasized that they did not come to the tournament by chance.

Currently, most of the players are playing in good teams in Europe, which shows the quality of the USA. Also, bringing Pochettino as the technical director is another great move for them. Yes, the USA is the favorite, but we also have quality. We didn't come here by chance or just to be here. We have great players like Esmir and Karim. I think it's just the beginning for Esmir, and he hasn't shown his full potential yet. Hopefully, he will.

he stated. Dzeko acknowledged the USA's speed and favorite status but pointed out that the elimination stage is different from the group stage. The Bosnian players emphasized the importance of the match and their desire to show the world what kind of team they are. Other team members shared their views. Right-back Arjan Malic discussed the magnitude of the match and how his team will perform. Goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj highlighted the opponent's talented players and the importance of defense. Vasilj also mentioned the significance of fan support. It is clear that the Bosnia and Herzegovina team is excited and eager to deliver a good performance. Dzeko and his teammates are looking forward to the upcoming match with enthusiasm and preparation.