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Džeko remains on bench for Bosnia's World Cup opener against Canada

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Džeko remains on bench for Bosnia's World Cup opener against Canada
Summary

Edin Džeko is starting on the bench for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening World Cup match against Canada. The co-hosts, aiming for their inaugural tournament point, are without Alphonso Davies, who is sidelined due to injury. Coach Sergej Barbarez is leading Bosnia with players like Nikola Vasilj in goal and Ermedin Demirović spearheading the attack. Canada, coached by Jesse Marsch, is fielding a lineup that includes players such as Cyle Larin and Stephen Eustáquio. The match is currently in progress.

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  • •Bosnia and Herzegovina's starting lineup features Vasilj, Katić, and Kolašinac.
  • •Canada's squad includes Crepeau, Johnston, and David.
  • •The match is currently in progress with significant stakes for both teams.
Latest Updates
  • 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina share spoils without Davies and Džeko
  • 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Džeko on bench for Bosnia & Herzegovina as they face Davies-less co-hosts Canada
What they're saying
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Canada earned their first World Cup point in a battling performance against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Schalke's striker Edin Džeko was a doubt before the game, and he was an unused substitute in a hotly-...

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Edin Džeko will start on the bench for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening World Cup fixture against Canada. The co-hosts are looking for their first-ever point, while Sergej Barbarez hopes to be...

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