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Buchanan and Bajraktarevic face off in Canada vs. Bosnia matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Buchanan and Bajraktarevic face off in Canada vs. Bosnia matchup
Summary

Canada hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening home match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11. Former Revolution players Tajon Buchanan and Esmir Bajraktarevic represent their respective nations on the field. Buchanan, now with Villareal, returns for his second World Cup appearance, while Bajraktarevic, a product of the Revolution Academy, scored a crucial penalty to help Bosnia qualify. Both players are expected to play key attacking roles in the match, showcasing their talent at this prestigious tournament.

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  • •Canada plays Bosnia in their first home match of the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Tajon Buchanan makes his second World Cup appearance for Canada.
  • •Esmir Bajraktarevic recently scored the winning penalty against Italy.
  • •Both players had developmental ties to the Revolution Academy.
  • •The match features former teammates competing on an international stage.
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  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Two former Revolution play each other in Canada vs. Bosnia match
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“It’s cool seeing these moments for these guys who we shared a locker room with for a couple years.”

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