Edin Džeko to make final Bosnia & Herzegovina appearance tonight; France v Italy in Paris
Džeko says goodbye in Zenica vs Sweden, while Paris hosts the France–Italy Nations League derby
Edin Džeko will wear the Bosnia and Herzegovina shirt for the final time tonight, when the national team hosts Sweden in Zenica. The Bosnian striker — long hailed as "the Diamond" and one of the region's most decorated players — is set to be the focal point of an emotional farewell.
Džeko's retirement from international football closes a chapter that included taking Bosnia to two World Cups: Brazil 2014 and the 2026 tournament in North America. Fans in Bosnia have spent days preparing tributes and messages of thanks ahead of the match on October 2, 2026.
Elsewhere in the UEFA Nations League the headline fixture is in Paris, where France meet Italy at Stade de Saint-Denis. The game will also mark Zinedine Zidane's first home match as France coach, against a Roberto Mancini‑led Italy.
Matches scheduled for tonight
Below are the scheduled Nations League ties across Leagues A, B and C for October 2, 2026:
- A League – 20.45
Belgium – Turkey
France – Italy - B League – 20.45
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sweden
Hungary – Georgia
Poland – Romania
Ukraine – N. Ireland - C League
Faroe Islands – Slovakia (20.45)
Kazakhstan – Moldova (18.00)
Cyprus – Armenia (18.00)
Latvia – Montenegro
In Zenica the focus will be less on league standings and more on Džeko’s farewell ceremony, while the Paris match is expected to attract attention as an early barometer of Zidane’s tenure.
Photo: press material from the event
