Bosnia and Canada meet in World Cup opener in Toronto
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bosnia XI vs Canada – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Canada vs Bosnia – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Canada vs Bosnia – Match preview and team news
"Bosnia & Herzegovina face Canada in Toronto for a pivotal opening World Cup fixture.Sergej Barbarez has guided his team back to the global stage after a 12-year absence. They qualified through the Eur...
"Canada kick off their historic home World Cup campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday afternoon in Toronto.This pivotal Group B encounter carries massive implications for their knockout stage ...
"Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto to officially launch their home World Cup campaign.The co-hosts enter Group B facing immense pressure to reach the knockout rounds. Jesse Marsch’s team bo...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:30 AMBosnia XI vs Canada – Predicted lineup and team news
Bosnia & Herzegovina face Canada in Toronto for a pivotal opening World Cup fixture.Sergej Barbarez has guided his team back to the global stage after a 12-year absence. They qualified through the Eur...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:30 AMCanada vs Bosnia – Predicted lineup and team news
Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto to officially launch their home World Cup campaign.The co-hosts enter Group B facing immense pressure to reach the knockout rounds. Jesse Marsch’s team bo...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:30 AMCanada vs Bosnia – Match preview and team news
Canada kick off their historic home World Cup campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday afternoon in Toronto.This pivotal Group B encounter carries massive implications for their knockout stage ...
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