# Edin Džeko international football retirement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/edin-deko-international-football-retirement
> Updated: 2026-09-12T10:30:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Edin Džeko, the longtime captain and all-time leading scorer for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, announced his retirement from international competition. The 40-year-old striker intends to play his final match on October 2 during a UEFA Nations League fixture against Sweden.

Džeko, who has earned 151 appearances and scored 73 goals, stated his decision was driven by a desire to “make room for younger players.”

Following the announcement, official tickets for the farewell match at Bilino Polje in Zenica sold out rapidly. This has led to significant ticket scalping on secondary markets, with resellers listing tickets at prices far exceeding the official 40 KM to 60 KM range. Some tickets are being offered for as much as 500 EUR. The Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina has warned that tickets must include the owner’s name and surname for valid entry.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Edin Džeko farewell match tickets resold by scalpers at high prices

Scalpers are reselling tickets for Edin Džeko's farewell match with Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 1,000 KM, far exceeding the original official prices.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edin-deko-farewell-match-tickets-resold-by-scalpers-at-high-prices

### 2026-09-05: Edin Džeko announces retirement from Bosnia and Herzegovina national team

Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has announced his retirement from international football, with his final match scheduled for October 2 against Sweden.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edin-deko-announces-retirement-from-bosnia-and-herzegovina-national-team

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