Canada open their third ever World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina this evening, with Jesse Marsch’s co-hosts hoping that home advantage could see them progress further than ever before. Les Rouges have never advanced past the group stage, with their most recent appearance in Qatar 2022 ending in three losses against Morocco, Croatia, and Belgium.
Match Preview
Canada will aim to reach the knockout stages for the first time, beginning their journey at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario. The game is preceded by a second opening ceremony of the tournament, headlined by Michael Buble, with performances from Alessia Cara and Alanis Morissette.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia qualified for their second World Cup, having debuted in Brazil 2014 where they were eliminated in the group stage. They missed the tournaments in Russia and Qatar.
Follow all the updates from Toronto with our live blog below.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Latest Updates
Kick off: 8pm BST, BMO Field
Welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, opening Les Rouges’ World Cup campaign. The two sides meet in Group B, and Jesse Marsch’s co-hosts hope home advantage propels them further than ever. Stay tuned for updates.
