Group B action at the 2026 World Cup gets underway on Friday as Canada seek their first-ever points in the competition when they host Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, the first men's World Cup match to ever take place on Canadian soil.
As co-hosts, the Canadians earned an automatic berth into the finals along with Mexico and the USA, while the Bosnians upset Italy on penalties to book a place in this tournament for only the second time in their history.
Jesse Marsch's men have yet to lose in 2026 and have an eight-match unbeaten run coming into the opener, maintaining six clean sheets along the way. Canada are favourites in front of their own crowd, but Switzerland are heavy favourites to win the group, making this match effectively a battle for second place before it has even started.
Bosnia-Herzegovina arrive having surprised many, holding their nerve from the spot against both Italy and Wales to reach the finals. Captain Edin Džeko, at 40, leads a squad that mixes 2014 veterans with a wave of exciting young talent, coached by Sergej Barbarez. Ermedin Demirović of VfB Stuttgart, who scored 12 Bundesliga goals this season, is the most in-form striker in the Bosnian squad and will be their primary attacking threat.
What time will the Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group A match start?
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 FIFA World Cup match will kick off at 12.30 am IST.
Where will the Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group A match be played?
The Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina match will be played in Toronto Stadium, which is also known as BMO field.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Predicted XIs for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada (4-2-3-1): Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc de Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Stephen Eustáquio, Ismaël Koné; Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan Osorio, Liam Millar; Jonathan David
Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-2-1-3): Nikola Vasilj; Dzenis Burnic, Armin Gigovic, Tarik Muharemovic, Amar Memic; Nidal Celik, Ivan Basic; Esmir Bajraktarevic; Ermin Mahmic, Ermedin Demirovic, Samed Bazdar
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina head-to-head records
Canada have faced Bosnia-Herzegovina twice previously in the international stage, with Bosnia winning one and one ending in a draw. Canada are yet to record a single win against the Bosnians, who hold the overall edge in this encounter. Friday's clash will also mark the first time the two sides have met in a major competition.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina team squad news for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada 26-Man Squad (Coach: Jesse Marsch)
GK: Maxime Crépeau, Dayne St. Clair, Owen Goodman | DF: Alphonso Davies (C), Alistair Johnston, Richie Laryea, Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles, Joel Waterman, Alfie Jones, Niko Sigur, Ali Ahmed, Zorhan Bassong, Jamie Knight-Lebel | MF: Stephen Eustáquio, Ismaël Koné, Jonathan Osorio, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Nathan Saliba, Ralph Priso | FW: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Liam Millar, Jacob Shaffelburg, Tani Oluwaseyi.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 26-Man Squad (Coach: Sergej Barbarez)
GK: Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislic, Osman Hadzikic | DF: Sead Kolasinac, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Amar Dedic, Nikola Katic, Tarik Muharemovic, Nihad Mujakic, Stjepan Radeljic, Nidal Celik | MF: Amir Hadziahmetovic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Dzenis Burnic, Armin Gigovic, Ivan Basic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Amar Memic, Ivan Sunjic, Kerim Alajbegovic, Ermin Mahmic | FW: Edin Dzeko (C), Ermedin Demirovic, Samed Bazdar, Haris Tabakovic, Jovo Lukic.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group B: Match Prediction
Canada 2-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina. Canada have played their share of games without Davies and found a way to win, and the energy of the home crowd alongside the attacking depth of this squad should earn a historic first World Cup triumph. Canada have lost all their six world cup matches in their previous two finals appearances.
Where to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B Match?
The Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina 2026 FIFA World Cup match will be streamed live on the ZEE5 website and application and will be telecast live on the following channels – Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD. Fans in India can watch the match on these platforms.
