World Cup 2026 group play starts Thursday in North America
Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 World Cup opens Thursday afternoon with group play matches as teams vie for soccer's top prize. The first matchup features Canada facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto at 3:00 p.m. ET. Additional games are scheduled for this weekend, including Qatar against Switzerland on Saturday in Santa Clara, California. These matches set the tone for the tournament and elevate the competition among participating nations.
- •Tournament kicks off Thursday afternoon with group stage matches
- •Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto at 3:00 p.m. ET
- •Qatar faces Switzerland on Saturday in Santa Clara, California
- •Teams aim to set the tone for their World Cup campaigns
- 3:39 PMBleacher Report — World Cup 2026 Match Predictions for All Group Fixtures - Bleacher Report
"The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday afternoon with the first group play contests as teams from around the globe look to set the tone for their pursuit of the most prestigious prize in soccer.
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