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Bosnia prepares for World Cup opener against Canada in Toronto

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Bosnia prepares for World Cup opener against Canada in Toronto

Summary

Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team, led by coach Sergej Barbarez, is set to face co-hosts Canada in their Group B opener of the World Cup on Friday in Toronto. Barbarez highlighted the positive impact that young players have on experienced teammates like 40-year-old Edin Džeko, helping the team secure qualification after a tense playoff against Italy. The team aspires to progress beyond the group stage, aiming for a euphoric reception similar to their victory celebration in Sarajevo. Barbarez expressed optimism about forward Haris Tabaković's potential return from injury for the later matches against Switzerland and Qatar.

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By the Numbers

•Bosnia faces Canada in their World Cup opener on June 9.
•Coach Sergej Barbarez emphasizes the youthful energy in the squad.
•Bosnia secured qualification through European play-offs against Italy.
•Edin Džeko and other veterans are inspired by younger players.
•Haris Tabaković aims to return from injury for later matches.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez believes the way his young players have enthused experienced stars such as 40-year-old Edin Džeko was key to World Cup qualification - and could help them spring a surprise in North America. The Bosnians face co-hosts Canada in their Group B opener in Toronto on Friday before taking on Switzerland and Qatar later in the month.
— Yahoo Sports

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