Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B opener

Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina meet at BMO Field in Toronto for their first-ever match against each other. This game marks the opening fixture for both teams in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada qualified automatically as one of the tournament hosts, aiming for their first-ever points in the World Cup finals. Canada, coached by Jesse Marsch, started Crepeau, Johnston, Cornelius, De Fougerolles, Laryea, Millar, Kone, Eustaquio, Buchanan, David, and Oluwaseyi. Sergej Barbarez, the Bosnia and Herzegovina manager, selected the starting eleven of Vasilj, Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac, Memic, Basic, Tahirovic, Bajraktarevic, Lukic, and Demirovic. Both teams have submitted their final squads for this tournament, and no unexpected changes were reported in the starting lineups. The match is being held in Toronto with international interest focused on Canada's debut as a host nation.