FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group B | Toronto Stadium, Toronto
The historic first men's World Cup match on Canadian soil is underway as co-hosts Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener .
Kick-off- 3:00 PM ET (19:00 GMT)
The Stakes: Canada is chasing its first-ever World Cup victory after failing to win in six previous matches across two tournament appearances . This match is viewed as a crucial decider for Canada's hopes of advancing to the knockout stage .
Team News: Canada is without its captain, Alphonso Davies, due to a hamstring injury, while midfielder Ismaël Koné is a doubt after missing training due to illness . Bosnia's legendary captain, 40-year-old striker Edin Džeko, is also nursing a shoulder injury and is being assessed ahead of kickoff .
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Key Context: While FIFA rankings favor Canada (30th) over Bosnia (64th), the European side arrives with momentum, having upset Italy in a penalty shootout to qualify for the tournament .
The match is being played in front of a capacity crowd at the newly expanded Toronto Stadium, which has been transformed into a nearly 46,000-seat "fortress" for the event .
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