Canada take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first game on day two at the World Cup. Former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch is in charge and looking to guide the co-hosts to their first-ever point on their third experience of football's biggest tournament.
Match Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina, who saw off Wales and stunned Italy on penalties in the UEFA play-offs, are appearing in only their second finals and also bidding to progress from the group stage after an early exit from Brazil in 2014. They have a good chance, thanks to the new expanded 48-nation format, but will still need the likes of veteran striker Edin Dzeko to produce the goods.
Date, Kick-off Time and Venue
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time today on Friday June 12, 2026. That is 3pm local time. The match will take place at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada.
Where to Watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free-to-air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 7pm BST. Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the BBC iPlayer app or BBC Sport website. Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport's live blog. Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA's official YouTube channel, along with the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.
Team News
Canada will be without key man Alphonso Davies, who will miss his country's opening game due to a hamstring injury. Jonathan David, the team's other true star, will be leading the line. Canada squad: Dayne St Clair, Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman, Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman, Luc de Fougerolles, Moise Bombito, Alphonso Davies, Alfie Jones, Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Ali Ahmed, Nathan Saliba, Liam Millar, Marcelo Flores, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan Osorio, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Promise David.
The aforementioned iconic striker Dzeko will be looked at to lead his nation into a possible knockout-stage berth, while Premier League fans will also know the name Sead Kolasinac from the defender's time at Arsenal. Bosnia and Herzegovina squad: Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislic, Osman Hadzikic, Sead Kolasinac, Amar Dedic, Nihad Mujakic, Nikola Katic, Tarik Muharemovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Nidal Celik, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Ivan Sunjic, Ivan Basic, Dzenis Burnic, Ermin Mahmic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Amar Memic, Armin Gigovic, Kerim Alajbegovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ermedin Demirovic, Jovo Lukic, Samed Bazdar, Haris Tabakovic, Edin Džeko.
Prediction
A tough first game for both teams, with Canada being backed by a raucous home crowd in Toronto, but facing a stern test in the form of Bosnia. A point for either team - which would be Canada's first in World Cup history - would not be disaster territory, with 2022 hosts Qatar expected to be the weakest team in Group B. A win could all but seal a last-32 berth. Draw, 1-1.
Head to Head History and Results
This is the first-ever meeting between the two nations.
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