Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina world cup match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues today, Friday, June 12, 2026, as co-hosts Canada face off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their highly anticipated Group B opening match.
Match Overview
- Tournament Stage: Group B – Opening Match (Match No. 2)
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM local time (ET) / 12:00 PM PT / 19:00 GMT
- Venue: Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Toronto, Canada
- Head Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina)
Key Storylines & Form
- Historic Soil: This fixture marks the first-ever men's FIFA World Cup match to be played on Canadian soil. [8]
- Canada's Momentum: Under coach Jesse Marsch, "Les Rouges" (ranked 30th) enter the tournament on a stellar eight-game unbeaten run dating back to October 2025, fueled by a sold-out home crowd of over 45,000 fans. [1, 9]
- Bosnia's Resilience: Returning to the big stage for the first time since 2014, Bosnia and Herzegovina (ranked 64th) proved their grit by knocking out Italy on penalties during the European qualifiers. They are currently riding an eight-game unbeaten streak of their own, though their last five matches ended in regular-time draws.
Projected Lineups & Injury News
Both sides are dealing with crucial injury concerns ahead of the opening whistle:
- Canada: Captain Alphonso Davies remains highly doubtful following a frustrating hamstring strain. Defender Moise Bombito (tibia) and Marcelo Flores (ACL) are entirely ruled out. All-time leading goalscorer Jonathan David will spearhead the attack alongside Cyle Larin. [10, 13, 14]
- Bosnia: Legendary 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko missed team training earlier in the week due to a shoulder injury, making his starting role highly uncertain. Forward Haris Tabakovic is also sidelined with an ankle issue. [15]
| Canada Projected XI (4-4-2) [4, 14, 16, 17] | Bosnia Projected XI (4-4-2) |
|---|---|
| M. Crépeau (GK) | N. Vasilj (GK) |
| A. Johnston, L. De Fougerolles, D. Cornelius, R. Laryea | D. Burnic, A. Gigovic, T. Muharemovic, E. Memic |
| T. Buchanan, S. Eustaquio, I. Koné, L. Millar | L. Celik, I. Basic, E. Bajraktarevic |
| J. David, C. Larin | N. Mahmic, E. Demirovic, A. Bazdar |
Where to Watch
You can catch the live action broadcast across the following networks:
- United States: FOX (TV), FOX Sports App, Peacock (Streaming)
- Canada: CTV, TSN (TV), TSN App (Streaming)
- United Kingdom: BBC One (TV), BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website (Streaming)
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