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Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in men's international football and is governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina (N/FSBiH).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in men's international football. Governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina (N/FSBiH) and affiliated with UEFA, the team is nicknamed Zmajevi (Dragons) and Zlatni Ljiljani (Golden Lilies). Edin Džeko serves as captain, most-capped player, and all-time top scorer.

History

The team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international men's football. Sources indicate the modern national team emerged after the breakup of Yugoslavia and has been under FIFA and UEFA recognition since the 1990s.

Competitive record

The team has participated in major international qualifying campaigns and played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Source material also indicates Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the knockout stage in 2026 in a history summary page.

Team identity

The team is widely identified by the nickname Zmajevi, with Zlatni Ljiljani also used in historical and media contexts. Its FIFA code is BIH and its primary colours and stadium vary by source, with Bilino Polje consistently listed as the main home venue.

Key players and staff

Edin Džeko is the central record holder in the available sources, serving as captain, most-capped player, and top scorer. Sergej Barbarez is named as head coach in the most recent sources provided.

Key facts

  • The team is the men's senior national side for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • It is governed by N/FSBiH and affiliated with UEFA.
  • Its nicknames include Zmajevi and Zlatni Ljiljani.
  • Edin Džeko is the captain, most-capped player, and all-time top scorer.
  • Bilino Polje in Zenica is listed as the team's home stadium.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team?
It is Bosnia and Herzegovina's men's senior international football team, representing the country in official matches.
Who coaches the team?
The provided sources list Sergej Barbarez as head coach.
Who is the captain?
The captain listed in the sources is Edin Džeko.
What are the team nicknames?
The team is nicknamed Zmajevi (“Dragons”) and Zlatni Ljiljani (“Golden Lilies”).
Where does the team play home matches?
Bilino Polje is listed as the team's main home stadium.
What is the team's FIFA code?
The FIFA code is BIH.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina_national_football_team
    Supports: Nickname, association, confederation, head coach, captain, most caps, top scorer, home stadium, FIFA code
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89quipe_de_Bosnie-Herz%C3%A9govine_de_football
    Supports: Creation after 1992, FIFA/UEFA affiliation dates, nicknames, home stadium, coach, captain, FIFA ranking
  3. Wikipedia — https://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nogometna_reprezentacija_Bosne_i_Hercegovine
    Supports: Nickname, association, confederation, coach, captain, caps, goals, stadium, FIFA code, recent qualification context
  4. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/60094--bosnia-and-herzegovina/
    Supports: Current squad and official UEFA team page