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Bosnia and Canada meet in World Cup opener in Toronto

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Bosnia and Canada meet in World Cup opener in Toronto
Summary

Bosnia & Herzegovina faces Canada in their opening World Cup match at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026, kicking off at 20:00 BST. Both teams are coming off impressive runs; Bosnia remains unbeaten in eight matches, while Canada looks to overcome its poor World Cup history. Bosnia's captain Edin Dzeko is a major doubt due to a shoulder injury, adding pressure to a youthful squad. Canada may also be without captain Alphonso Davies due to a hamstring strain, which would impact their attacking strategy. The fixture is crucial for both teams’ knockout stage ambitions, especially with stronger competitors like Switzerland and Qatar in the group.

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  • •Match starts at 20:00 BST at Toronto Stadium.
  • •Bosnia undefeated in eight games leading to the World Cup.
  • •Canada seeks first World Cup victory after losing previous matches.
  • •Dzeko and Davies are key players missing training due to injuries.
  • •Both teams strive to secure a win before facing stronger group rivals.
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