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Canada meets Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup opener on home soil

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Canada meets Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup opener on home soil

Summary

Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening FIFA World Cup match at Toronto Stadium tomorrow at 3 PM local time. This marks the first World Cup match held in Canada, with the country co-hosting alongside the United States and Mexico. Canada qualified automatically for the tournament, while Bosnia reached through a penalty shootout victory over Italy, marking their second World Cup appearance. Canada aims to break a six-match losing streak in World Cup matches but comes into this tournament unbeaten in their last eight games. Alphonso Davies is a doubt for the match due to injury, while Bosnia has also been in strong form, remaining unbeaten in their last six games.

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Status Watch

•Kickoff is at 3 PM local time in Toronto.
•Canada looks to end a six-match World Cup losing streak.
•Bosnia last faced Canada seven years ago; they seek their first win against a CONCACAF team since 2014.
•Match will be broadcasted in the UK, US, and Canada.

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Co-hosts Canada welcome Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Toronto Stadium tomorrow evening for their opening World Cup fixture, as they look to get off to a dream start in Group B.It will mark the first m...
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