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Canada hosts first World Cup match at home against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Canada hosts first World Cup match at home against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Summary

Canada's first ever World Cup match on home soil is underway against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. Coach Jesse Marsch expressed excitement about the moment, highlighting the sport's growing popularity in Canada since qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Fans adorned in red jerseys filled the city, anticipating a surge in soccer's appeal across the nation. Canada is co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Mexico, featuring 13 matches.

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By the Numbers

•Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attended with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
•Fans report a surge in soccer interest in recent years.
•The match is being played in downtown Toronto.
•Canada is co-hosting 13 matches in the tournament.
•Youth participation in soccer is reportedly increasing across the country.

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5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Canada's World Cup moment arrives at home

What they're saying

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"The moment is now," Canada coach Jesse Marsch declared on the evening before the country's first ever World Cup match on home soil."In the last (few) years, ever since we got into the (2022) World Cup, it feels like it's exploded," he said, before dashing into an Uber to head to the match.
— Yahoo Sports

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