Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE: Today’s venue and lineups confirmed for the first 2026 World Cup game in Toronto

Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina clash in Toronto in the historic first men’s World Cup match on Canadian soil. Follow every moment with our minute‑by‑minute coverage.

By Alexander Rosquez

Updated on June 12, 2026 02:43PM EDT

**© Michael Steele-Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images**Ismaël Koné (left) of Canada and Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina .

Canada begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign this Friday against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a historic Group B opener at BMO Field in Toronto. The match marks the first men’s World Cup game ever played on Canadian soil, with the hosts hoping to celebrate the occasion by securing the first World Cup victory in the nation’s history.

[Watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina in the USA on Fubo]

The Canadians enter the tournament led by a talented generation that has helped establish the country as one of the strongest teams in Concacaf. Jonathan David, Stephen Eustaquio, and Tajon Buchanan headline a squad eager to take advantage of home-field support.

Bosnia and Herzegovina return to the World Cup for the first time since its debut appearance in 2014. Guided by Sergej Barbarez, the Europeans arrive with confidence after an impressive qualifying campaign. With Switzerland and Qatar also part of Group B, both countries understand the importance of starting the tournament with a positive result in Toronto.

02:45PM

How do substitutions work at the 2026 World Cup?

FIFA has kept the same substitution structure used in recent tournaments, allowing teams to manage their squad across a limited number of changes and designated windows during the match.

02:35PM

Both teams warming up!

Players from both sides are out on the pitch at BMO Field, going through their warm‑up routines as we get closer to kickoff.

02:20PM

Today’s Venue!

Today’s action takes place at BMO Field, officially renamed Toronto Stadium for the World Cup. The venue has been temporarily expanded to a capacity of 45,736 spectators, offering a vibrant atmosphere as Canada kick off their campaign on home soil.

02:15PM

Which artists will perform at the Opening Ceremony?

FIFA has prepared a special show for the 2026 World Cup opener in Toronto, featuring multiple high‑profile artists selected to represent the host nation on the global stage. The performances will take place right before kickoff of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.

02:10PM

Why is Alphonso Davies not playing?

Canada star Alphonso Davies misses today’s opener due to an injury he picked up late in the European club season. The medical staff ruled him out for this match as he continues his recovery.

01:55PM

Bosnia and Herzegovina lineup confirmed!

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s starting XI: Nikola Vasilj; Tarik Muharemovic, Sead Kolasinac (C), Amar Dedic, Nikola Katic; Benjamin Tahirovic, Ivan Basic, Amar Memic; Ermedin Demirovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Jovo Lukic.

🇨🇦🆚🇧🇦 Vrijeme je za početak.

Poznat je početni sastav Bosne i Hercegovine za večerašnji susret protiv Kanade u kvalifikacijama za FIFA Svjetsko prvenstvo 2026.

Sretno, Zmajevi! 🇧🇦#DreamBigDreamBiH pic.twitter.com/z1EHT5zeOF
— NFS BIH (@NFSBiH) June 12, 2026

01:50PM

Canada lineup confirmed!

Canada’s starting XI: Maxime Crepeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Stephen Eustaquio (C), Ismael Kone, Liam Millar; Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi, Tajon Buchanan.

Today’s starters, presented by @GE_Appliances

🍁 JD and Tani up top
🍁 Max is in goal
🍁 Staqs captains the side

LET’S GO CANADA!#CANMNT #OurGameNow pic.twitter.com/UsbLKh2AVz
— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) June 12, 2026

01:40PM

Today’s Referees!

The match will be officiated by a FIFA‑appointed crew led by Facundo Tello (Argentina).

Full officiating team:
Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina)
Assistant Referees: Juan Pablo Belatti (Argentina), Gabriel Chade (Argentina)
Fourth Official: Khalid Alturais (Saudi Arabia)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Mohammed Alabakry (Saudi Arabia)

01:20PM

Kickoff time and how to watch!

The match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Friday, June 12, 2026, at BMO Field in Toronto.
In the United States, the game will be broadcast live on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming available on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock Premium.

01:00PM

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina clash in their first 2026 World Cup game in Toronto

Welcome to our live blog! This time, Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As one of the tournament’s co‑hosts, Canada enter the competition carrying high expectations and looking to start Group B with a victory in front of their home supporters. Stay with us for all the action and minute‑by‑minute updates from Toronto.

Alexander Rosquez

Alexander Rosquez is a bilingual sports writer, fluent in English and Spanish, who joined Bolavip in June 2024. Bringing over 15 years of media experience, Alexander has covered a wide range of sports events, including soccer, MLB, and NHL. His expertise lies in real-time coverage of competitions across various globally relevant sports leagues. Before joining Bolavip, he gained extensive experience in MLB and soccer coverage for both national and international media outlets. His discipline in sports event coverage and meticulous attention to detail make him a valuable asset to the Bolavip team.