Veteran striker Edin Dzeko is one step closer to breaking a record in the 2026 World Cup, putting him in the same league as Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite celebrating his 40th birthday on March 17, 2026, the Sarajevo-born player continues to deliver goals for the Bosnian national team and his current club, Schalke. In the recent semifinal playoff match against Wales on March 26, 2026, Dzeko’s crucial header saved Bosnia from defeat, forcing a 1-1 draw in the 86th minute. With no winner in extra time, the match had to be settled by a penalty shootout, which Bosnia won. They now advance to the final playoff against Italy on March 31, 2026, in Zenica.
