Canada Vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, FIFA World Cup 2026: See The Best Photos From CAN V BIH, Group B Clash
Co-hosts Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group B clash at Toronto Stadium on Friday, June 12. The historic fixture marks the first men's World Cup game ever played on Canadian soil. Canada, under Jesse Marsch, are also eyeing their first-ever World Cup points. But they will be without captain Alphonso Davies, who's battling a hamstring injury. In contrast, Bosnia-Herzegovina arrived with plenty of momentum after a thrilling qualification campaign where they eliminated Italy on penalties. Before the kickoff, an elaborate opening ceremony celebrated the arrival of the tournament in the country. Canadian music icon Michael Buble headlined the star-studded show, which also featured performances by Alessia Cara, Nora Fatehi, Alanis Morissette, and Vegedream, and more.
Members of the Voyageurs, Canada’s national team supporters, march toward Toronto Stadium ahead the World Cup Group B soccer match Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Police officers interact with Bosnia fans in the stands before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP
Alanis Morisette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
The Canadian team lines up for a pre-match photo during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia players sing during the national anthem before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Ivan Basic, left, challenges Canada's Ismael Kone for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Canada's Derek Cornelius, right, vies for the ball with Bosnia's Jovo Lukic during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia's Amar Dedic (7) gets the ball away from Canada's Liam Millar (11) during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Jovo Lukic (25) scores the opening goal during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia head coach Serge Barbarez gestures from the sidelines during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Canada in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia's Jovo Lukic (25) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Canada in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac (5) deflects the ball with his forearm on a shot from Canada's Jonathan David (10) during the first half of their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. AP Photo/Armin Durgut
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch looks on during the first half of their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi, left, and teammate Derek Cornelius react after a chance to score was missed during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
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