# Edin Dzeko Retires from International Football After 20 Years

Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko announced his retirement from international football next month.

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Edin Dzeko, a 40-year-old forward for Schalke 04, announced on Thursday that he will retire from international football next month. [^1]

Edin Dzeko, a 40-year-old striker for Schalke 04, announced via social media that he is retiring from international football. [^2]

Edin Dzeko, the captain of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, announced on October 2, 2026, that he will retire from international duty after the match against Sweden. [^3]

Dzeko stated that his final national team appearance would come against Sweden in the Nations League on October 2. [^4]

Edin Dzeko has scored 73 goals in 151 appearances for Bosnia, making him the country's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer. [^5]

Dzeko expressed that his love for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team jersey has never changed throughout his career. [^6]

Dzeko scored 73 goals for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, making him the country's all-time top scorer. [^7]

Dzeko stated that he has worn the Bosnia and Herzegovina jersey for approximately 20 years and has played 151 matches for the national team. [^8]

Dzeko expressed that his love for the national team shirt never changed and that he felt it was time to step aside after giving everything to the team. [^9]

Edin Dzeko previously played for VfL Wolfsburg from 2007 to 2010, where he won the German championship and became the Bundesliga top scorer. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Edin Dzeko, a 40-year-old forward for Schalke 04, announced on Thursday that he will retire from international football next month. (Al Jazeera, News)
2. Edin Dzeko, a 40-year-old striker for Schalke 04, announced via social media that he is retiring from international football. (DIE ZEIT, News)
3. Edin Dzeko, the captain of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, announced on October 2, 2026, that he will retire from international duty after the match against Sweden. (Ekonomim, News)
4. Dzeko stated that his final national team appearance would come against Sweden in the Nations League on October 2. (Al Jazeera, News)
5. Edin Dzeko has scored 73 goals in 151 appearances for Bosnia, making him the country's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer. (Al Jazeera, News)
6. Dzeko expressed that his love for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team jersey has never changed throughout his career. (Ekonomim, News)
7. Dzeko scored 73 goals for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, making him the country's all-time top scorer. (Ekonomim, News)
8. Dzeko stated that he has worn the Bosnia and Herzegovina jersey for approximately 20 years and has played 151 matches for the national team. (Ekonomim, News)
9. Dzeko expressed that his love for the national team shirt never changed and that he felt it was time to step aside after giving everything to the team. (Al Jazeera, News)
10. Edin Dzeko previously played for VfL Wolfsburg from 2007 to 2010, where he won the German championship and became the Bundesliga top scorer. (DIE ZEIT, News)

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