Canada prepares to face Bosnia & Herzegovina in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Canada will kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12 at 3 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto. After exiting the group stage in 2022 without earning a point, the CanMNT aims to improve under head coach Jesse Marsch. As one of the co-hosts, Canada will play all three group stage matches at home, presenting a chance to advance to the knockout stage. Following the match against Bosnia, Canada will face Qatar and Switzerland in Group B.
- •Canada opens World Cup against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12.
- •Match scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto.
- •Canada aims to improve after failing to earn points in 2022.
- •Team under head coach Jesse Marsch, looking for first World Cup victories.
- •Group B also includes Qatar and Switzerland.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Canada next World Cup match: Schedule, start time, draw bracket and results as CanMNT open 2026 against Bosnia & Herzegovina
"After winning hearts and minds but crashing out of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup, Canada hope to take a more tangible step towards building their soccer credentials as they contest the 2026 FIFA tournament.
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