World Cup co-hosts Canada kick off their campaign in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jesse Marsch is in charge and looking to guide the co-hosts to their first ever World Cup point.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are more experienced at this level, but still without ever progressing out of the group stage.
They have never had a better chance, thanks to the expanded 48-nation format, but will still need the likes of veteran striker Edin Dzeko to produce the goods on the biggest stage.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Friday, June 11, 2026.
The match will take place at Toronto Stadium.
Where to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 7pm BST.
Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via BBC iPlayer app or the 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 BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction
A tough first game for both teams, with Canada being backed by a raucous home crown 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 Qatar the weakest team in Group B.
A win could all but seal a last-32 berth.
Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This is the first meeting between the two nations.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match odds
Odds via UK betting sites (subject to change).
