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Canada will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in its opening match of FIFA World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the opener by upsetting Italy on penalties in UEFA playoff path A, and Canada’s group also includes Qatar and Switzerland.
- Canada will open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday, June 12, against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium, following the completion of the European qualifying playoff path.
- Bosnia secured the final Group B spot after defeating Italy 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on March 26, marking the nation's first World Cup qualification since 2014.
- Scheduled for a 3 p.m. kickoff at BMO Field, the opener precedes Bosnia's group matches against Switzerland on June 18 and Qatar on June 24 in the expanded 48-team tournament.
- Canada's group stage schedule includes matches against Qatar and Switzerland alongside the Bosnia opener, positioning the hosts within the record 48-nation tournament expansion.
- Following an MLSE and City of Toronto tour showcasing upgrades on March 24, BMO Field will host six World Cup matches, including the high-stakes Canada opener.
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources17
Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Left
L 37%
C 27%
R 36%
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