Edin Džeko came within a single substitution of adding another remarkable chapter to his international career during Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1-1 draw with Canada in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

With all so much unpleasantness surrounding this World Cup it's easy to forget that there's anything about it that can generate a smile. Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko's story can.

With so much unpleasantness surrounding this year's World Cup it's easy to forget that there's anything about it that can elicit a smile. But the story of Bosnia-Herzegovina…