Canada targets first World Cup win as co-hosts kick off Group B against Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts open their campaign at Toronto's BMO Field on Friday, seeking a historic first victory at the tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Background
Canada, one of three co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup, plays its opening Group B match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto. The Canadians have previously appeared in two World Cups (1986 and 2022) but have never won a match, and they are eager to change that record in front of a home crowd.
Team news and key absences
Canada will be without star left-back Alphonso Davies due to injury, confirmed by team sources ahead of the match. The attacking burden falls on striker Jonathan David, who leads a "golden generation" of Canadian talent known for high-pressing, energetic football under coach Jesse Marsch.
Group B context
The match kicks off at 21:00 local time (19:00 UTC) as part of a group that also includes Switzerland and Qatar. Bosnia and Herzegovina, participating in their second World Cup after 2014, aim to pick up points in a tightly balanced group.
Spain and other matches
Elsewhere, Spain prepares for its opener against Cape Verde on Monday, while later today the United States, another co-host, begins its Group D campaign against Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium.
