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Canada draws with Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup opener

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:37 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Canada draws with Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup opener

Summary

Canada hosted Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium in their World Cup 2026 opener on June 12. The match featured performances by Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette during the second opening ceremony of the tournament. Canada rallied back from a deficit to secure a 1-1 draw against their opponents. The co-hosts' performance marks their first point in World Cup history.

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Key Details

•Match held at Toronto Stadium on June 12
•Canada came back to tie 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina
•Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette headlined the opening ceremony
•This is Canada's first point in World Cup history

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The best images from Toronto Stadium where Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette starred in the second of the tournament’s three opening ceremonies before the co-hosts came back from behind to draw 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Steven Bloor

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